Don’t listen to the box.

If you're buying instant mashed potatoes, reach for this affordable brand above all others. We actually found them to be nearly as good as a homemade mash.

Find the best store-bought mashed potatoes, according to chefs, including refrigerated and instant options worth trying.

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Instant mashed potatoes can raise your blood sugar fairly quickly because they are highly processed and contain easily digested starch.Processing changes the ...

While these instant mashed potatoes are great for travel, you might want to just head to a fast food place to pick up some sides in lieu of practicality. They also contain 680 milligrams of sodium, ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Mashed potatoes, I love you so much it hurts. (But I have no time.) On busy nights, when I know mash from scratch isn’t realistic, I’ve been turning to instant mashed potatoes—also known as instant ...

Please don't judge me too harshly for using instant mashed potatoes every now and again. They are definitely not the same as mashed up freshly boiled potatoes, but they do serve a purpose. They are ...