Instant mashed potatoes are an awesome pantry staple for those moments when you need to whip up a quick carby side at lightning speed. But not all varieties are made equal, which is why we ranked ...

Honorable Mention: 365 by Whole Foods Market Instant Mashed Potatoes You need only a handful of ingredients (water, butter, and milk) to transform these potato flakes into an incredibly silky ...

Here’s a truly foolproof tip about how to avoid the problem of instant mashed potatoes that don’t taste good: Throw that box of instant mashed potatoes in the trash.

Following the box's preparation instructions yielded a bowl full of soft, nicely hydrated potatoes (unlike some brands, whose instructions left me with stiff lumps). Bonus points for the fact that ...