Too Much Salt Added to Mashed Potatoes

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

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Dec 27, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		GRAB THE BOX OF INSTANT MASHED POTATOES
by: Everland Farm

I added extra half and half, then I added milk, then I added sour cream and finally - I grabbed the box of Idaho instant mashed potatoes and sprinkled & stirred that in. Left the cover off for some evaporation. Yes! Potatoes fixed.
Nov 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too much salt in Instant Mash Potatoes - This fixed Worked
by: Emma Massachusetts

I made a whole box of instant mashed potatoes and added wayyyy tooo much salt. I did as suggested. I added 1 stick unsalted butter and sour cream. BAM!!! IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you
by: Mergatroid Gonzales

Yes, Jerry - the extra potatoes really helped. Also added a bit if sour cream as others suggested. Combination was just fine.
Dec 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sour cream for sure.
by: Dave

I tried the sour cream and some extra unsalted butter. That did the trick!
Sep 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Perfect fix for too salty mashed potatoes
by: Jerry Tate

Just figured this out tonight... You guys are all gonna love me!! Scrub up two or three uncooked potatoes, (more or less depending on how large your original batch is.) Toss them in the microwave for three to five minutes, until a fork slides in easily. Mash 'em up in a separate bowl til they match the consistency of the salty ones. Mix them in a couple spoons at a time til you get the desired flavor. This fixes the problem without adding dairy or other liquids that can ruin the consistency. Obviously, you need to have a few potatoes left In the bag for this to work, but work it does... Like a charm!!
Aug 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Salty mash potato?
by: Vilma Sandoval

I added more almond milk (as I am Vegan), water and a piled potato. Make sure to taste all ingredients individual before you mix them sometimes they already contains salt and please don't forget to read the potato flakes box ingredients some already has sodium added I forgot to reading mine.
Aug 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Salty mash potatoes
by: Anonymous

I did too.. added 3 spoons of a fat free sour cream and it tastes better...:) Yummy
Jul 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greek yogurt trick for salty mashed potatoes
by: Aisha

I added some plain Greek yogurt to my salty mashed potatoes it came out perfect !!
Dec 10, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		What to do when your mashed potatoes are too salty
by: Anonymous

FYI:
I added a bit of milk and it was less salty
Dec 10, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mashed Potatoes, Way too Salty: FYI:
by: Anonymous

I added a bit of milk and it was less salty
Nov 01, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		too much salt- already mashed
by: charlotte

had this problem- added sugar in milk, still too salty, added handful of cheese, more milk till soupy, dried onion and powdered onion, 2 beaten eggs and baked it all in a greased pan for about 45 minutes @350 Delicious and extra salty taste gone tasted like mac and cheese, but potatoes and cheese
Sep 26, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add
by: Anonymous

Sour cream ...
Dec 19, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Salty cream potato
by: Anonymous

I just want to say that I add some milk and a little sugar to salty cream potato and that worked.
Jul 16, 2013
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starstarstarstarstar 		just add
by: kris

Some sugar diluted in milk.
Jun 14, 2013
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starstarstarstarstar 		milk
by: Anonymous

I added milk to mine it did the trick
Jun 06, 2013
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starstarstarstarstar 		me too
by: Anonymous

I am having the same problem HELPPPP!!!!
Aug 08, 2012
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starstarstarstarstar 		They yogurt really worked great!
by: Anonymous

I added a small cup of yogurt (not sure if it was plain) but it worked great! I guess if it was flavored then you could say the salt and the yogurt worked great! Thanks!!
Dec 04, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		boil another potato
by: Anonymous

whip, add to the mix.
Nov 24, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too much salt in mashed potatoes
by: Anonymous

A dash of sugar to taste does the trick.
May 24, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		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.
Nov 27, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		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.
Apr 18, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		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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