"With a mountain of dishes to make for Thanksgiving, sometimes it's necessary to take a shortcut or two. Despite usually swearing by homemade mashed potatoes, I decided to try out a variety of instant mashed-potato brands and flavors to determine the best option at the grocery store - and to see if any were good enough to earn a spot on my Thanksgiving table. I tried five options. Here's how they compared, from my least favorite to my favorite."
"The butter flavor was slightly stronger than that of the Idahoan brand, and it also tasted distinctly creamier. Big Y really came out on top, however, with its consistency - the potatoes were so light, they practically melted in your mouth. However, I wondered how such a light mashed potato would hold up against thick gravy on top. You probably couldn't make mashed-potato volcanoes with this one."
Five instant mashed-potato options from Big Y, Bell's, and Idahoan were tested in butter, roasted garlic, and sour cream-and-chive flavors. Instructions on the packaging were followed, and most varieties required only a microwave and water. Bell's offered a delicious flavor profile but required extra effort to prepare. Idahoan delivered buttery, flavorful mashed potatoes that were light and creamy and ranked best. Big Y's butter flavor was strong and achieved an exceptionally light, melt-in-your-mouth texture, raising questions about how it would hold up under thick gravy. Instant mashed potatoes can be a decent shortcut for large holiday meals.
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