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Oops, My Mashed Potatoes are Soupy. Here's How to Thicken Them Sheri Castle © Provided by Southern Living Beth Dreiling Hontzas When it comes to perfect mashed potatoes, the best defense is a good offense, so let's review the basics. Use the right kind of starchy potato that turns soft and fluffy when cooked, such as russet or Yukon gold, instead of waxy varieties, such as red-skinned new potatoes. Cook the potatoes only until tender when pierced with a fork instead of over-cooking them until they begin to fall apart and turn soggy. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then...