This brand is the next best thing to making mashed potatoes from scratch.

I felt vindicated when I interviewed three experts and they all agreed.

I always get this rich and creamy texture and its the next best thing to making it from scratch.

A bowl of golden mashed potatoes with a pat of butter melting on top

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This trick requires a little patience but provides a big payoff.

To brown your butter, melt it in a skillet over medium heat while constantly whisking.

Potato flakes can enhance your baking, contributing to a pillowy soft dough forpotato bread.

A package of Bob’s Red Mill potato flakes

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