Fluffy Mashed Potatoes with a Secret Ingredient

Potatoes hack

Fluffy mashed potatoes are everybody’s favorite, and now you can make them easily with one simple trick.

The perfect fluffy mashed potatoes have a secret ingredient: baking powder. Here’s a simple recipe for mashed potatoes, with just a touch of baking powder. You won’t be able to see it or taste it, but it will make a difference in the consistency of this crowd-pleasing dish.

(Another idea: add some Philadelphia cream cheese to your mashed potatoes as you mix them for a rich, creamy flavor. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature, slice it into small cubes, and blend.)