Hot take: There's never been a meal that couldn't use a generous side of fluffy, flavorful mashed potatoes. However, despite the simplicity of the dish's ingredients, there are certain pitfalls a cook ...

Mashed potatoes, that humble but hearty side dish for many an all-American meal, are textbook comfort food, thanks to the abundant warmth, creamy texture, and rich foundation of salt and butter (and ...

A survey of five chefs found that Yukon Gold potatoes are the best choice for mashed potatoes. There are easy suggestions on how to prevent the potatoes from becoming watery, gluey or lumpy. Each chef ...