Too Much Salt Added to Mashed Potatoes

How to fix mashed potatoes after adding to much salt to them?

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Too Much Salt Added to Mashed Potatoes

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boil another potato
by: Anonymous

whip, add to the mix.

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Too much salt in mashed potatoes
by: Anonymous

A dash of sugar to taste does the trick.

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Too Much Salt?
by: Anonymous

If you added too much salt, add some plain yogurt to it. There's no actual ratio to it, just add to taste.

If you're a bit unsure of how it's going to taste, then mix some up in a bowl for your own sample.

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how to correct too much salt in mashed potatoes
by: Anonymous

Mix up some plain instant potatoes according to directions, except omit the salt. Add to the mashed potatoes and blend well.

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How to Fix Salty Mashed Potatoes
by: Soul Food Chef

I normally recommend using a peeled potato to absorb the extra salt. But since your dish is mashed potatoes this want work.

Sorry to say that probably your best bet is to start over.

Does anyone else have any tips or ideas as how best to salvage mashed potatoes that are too salty?

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