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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do you boil potatoes for mashed potatoes?

Cooking potatoes in water for mashed potatoes can take anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes, but there are a lot of variables that can impact the cooking time.

Variables include size, skin on or off, type of potato, and the altitude at which you are cooking the potatoes. Click here to learn how to make the ultimate mashed potatoes.

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