A good batch of mashed potatoes is a thing of elemental beauty. The ingredients are pretty standard (potatoes, milk, cream, and some seasoning), but the result is transcendent — a must for holiday ...

The turkey might be the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table, but let’s be honest: It’s the sides that make the meal feel like a true celebration. Over the years, our team has built up quite a ...

No. And no shade to instant mashed potatoes — I love them — but they're not the same. For this test, we stuck to "pre-made mashed potatoes." No frozen varieties, either...sorry, Trader Joe's. Here, ...

Perfect for a low-lift Thanksgiving.

If you're looking for a comforting side dish, there's nothing quite like mashed potatoes. Whether you make them for Thanksgiving or just a weeknight steak dinner, the fluffy spuds are always a hit.

As a new lactose-intolerant girl, I've attempted (attempt being the key word) to limit my dairy intake as much as possible. That's all fine in the summer, but during the holidays, it gets a tad ...

Shoppers recommend these refrigerated mashed potatoes from Bob Evans, Reser’s, Simply Potatoes, Member’s Mark, and Good & ...

In need of a neutral topic of conversation this Thanksgiving? How about the fact that this year, mashed potatoes are America’s second favorite side dish? According to Eating Well, while they held ...

I have to say, eating mashed potatoes has to be one of my favorite things about Thanksgiving — this may be a biased opinion because I’m vegetarian, and I love potatoes. Potatoes come in a variety of ...

I was as surprised as anyone to find myself on a Saturday afternoon in October doing a mashed potato science experiment. The journey started just before Thanksgiving last year, when my sister and I ...

Use russet potatoes if you prefer mashed potatoes with a traditional fluffy texture that easily absorb additions like butter. Opt for Yukon Gold potatoes if you want creamier mashed potatoes and an ...