Prevent splashing by mashing potatoes in the pan before adding milk
Mash some potatoes first, then add milk to reduce splashing.
Instead of adding milk to whole potatoes, mash some in the pan first and then pour in the milk. This reduces hot liquid splatter.
The short version
- Mash first, then add milk
What goes wrong
Adding milk too early and getting splashes
Mash some potatoes first, then add milk
Why it works
Breaking up the potatoes first reduces sudden bubbling and splashing when liquid is introduced.
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