Is it best to mash potatoes hot or cold?

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1. Is it best to mash potatoes hot or cold?
2. Can you boil potatoes the night before mashing?
3. Can I use milk instead of water for instant mashed potatoes?
4. Can I boil expired milk?
5. How do you tell if milk is spoiled?
6. Does milk last longer in a carton?

Is it best to mash potatoes hot or cold?

Potatoes can easily fall apart in a pot of aggressively bubbling water. Simmer them instead; that way they'll stay intact and cook more evenly. ... Milk straight out of the fridge will cool down otherwise piping-hot potatoes. Warm the milk in a small saucepan before incorporating it into your mash.

Can you boil potatoes the night before mashing?

Prepping the Potatoes Ahead of Time To save time spent peeling and chopping on Thanksgiving Day, you can peel the spuds and keep them submerged in a bowl of water in the fridge, whole or cut up, for hours—even overnight—before boiling.

Can I use milk instead of water for instant mashed potatoes?

Instant potatoes usually call for hot water to reconstitute the dehydrated flakes. ... You can also swap milk or half-and-half for the water required. Alternatively, you can dilute evaporated milk with water—one part milk to one part water—and use the milk in place of the water required.

Can I boil expired milk?

The bottom line. Spoiled milk is the result of an overgrowth of bacteria that causes changes in taste, smell, and texture. Drinking it may make you sick, but cooking with it won't, as long as it's just a little off.

How do you tell if milk is spoiled?

Spoiled milk has a distinct sour odor, which is due to lactic acid produced by bacteria. Other signs of spoilage include a slightly yellow color and lumpy texture (15). Signs that your milk has spoiled and may not be safe to drink include a sour smell and taste, change in color, and lumpy texture.

Does milk last longer in a carton?

If you're buying milk with an expiry date of three weeks away, then it's not ordinary milk. ... Cardboard cartons that are not UHT pasteurized are sold refridgerated but last longer than their plastic gallon jug counterparts because light causes degradation of milk.