3 Fast and Easy Ways to Thicken Runny Mashed Potatoes

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Let me show you my 3 simple techniques for how to thicken mashed potatoes. - So, you made mashed potatoes but they turned out too runny, and you don't have any more potatoes or instant mashed potato flakes to add for thickening?

No problem! In this video, I am going to share with you three incredibly simple ways to fix and thicken up your mashed potatoes.

Video Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:18 How to thicken mashed potatoes
0:47 How to thicken mashed potatoes with cornstarch
1:16 Adding flour to thicken mashed potatoes

How to thicken runny mashed potatoes:

Method 1:

Pour the watery mashed potatoes into a colander.
Just let your mashed potatoes sit in the colander for a bit to drain off all that extra liquid.
Then, return the potatoes to the cooking pot.
Cook over low heat, stirring the potatoes continuously to avoid sticking.
Cook until the mashed potatoes become thick and creamy.

Here is before, and here is after.

Method 2:

In a small bowl, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to create a lump-free slurry.
Then, pour the runny mashed potatoes into a pot.
Pour the slurry into the pot of mashed potatoes.
Keep stirring the mashed potatoes over low heat for a few minutes, and watch them thicken up nicely.

Here is before, and here is after.

Method 3:

In a separate bowl, mix about half a cup of cold water with 1-3 tablespoons of flour to form a slurry.
Stir the mixture until it is free of lumps.
Pour the watery mashed potatoes into a pot.
Gradually pour the flour slurry into the mashed potatoes while continuously stirring over low-heat until the potatoes thicken to the desired consistency.
Taste and add a pinch of salt, because flour can dilute the flavor.

If you have any tips or questions about thickening mashed potatoes, feel free to leave a comment below the video.

Jen 🧡