I made 15-minute, 45-minute, and 25-hour mashed potatoes, and I preferred the classic method

Paige BennettNov 21, 2022, 19:04 IST

I made mashed potatoes from three very different recipes.Paige Bennett

I tried recipes for 15-minute, 45-minute, and 25-hour mashed potatoes to see which is worth it.
The microwave method wasn't actually easier, but the overnight recipe might be good for holidays.

I love homemade mashed potatoes.

My typical method for making mashed potatoes takes under an hour.Paige Bennett

The 15-minute potatoes were made in the microwave.

I don't typically use the microwave for potatoes.Paige Bennett

I didn't have a container big enough for all the potatoes.

I split my potatoes into two mugs.Paige Bennett

The rest of the process was simple, but the potatoes were a little hard.

I had a hard time mashing the microwaved potatoes.Paige Bennett

The flavor of these potatoes was pretty good, but the texture was gluey and dry.

I'm still not convinced a microwave is a good potato-cooking method.Paige Bennett

My usual potatoes take about 45 minutes and require few ingredients.

I'm a fan of my standard mashed-potato recipe.Paige Bennett

I riced the potatoes once they were cooked.

These potatoes were easier to mash than the microwaved ones.Paige Bennett

These potatoes had great flavor and texture.

I'm still a fan of this method.Paige Bennett

The 25-hour potatoes are ideal for big potlucks or holiday dinners.

Taking more than a day to make potatoes can seem daunting, but it's pretty simple.Paige Bennett

The method started just like my standard recipe.

I peeled, cubed, and boiled the potatoes.Paige Bennett

The recipe certainly had lots of creamy elements.

The ingredients include sour cream and cream cheese.Paige Bennett

The prepared potatoes go in the fridge overnight.

I transferred the potatoes into a pan.Paige Bennett

The next day, all I had to do was warm everything up.

The pat of butter melted into the potatoes.Paige Bennett

Chilling and reheating altered the texture of these potatoes.

The texture wasn't bad, but it wasn't my favorite.Paige Bennett

Ultimately, I'll just stick to my usual method.

The 45-minute method was the clear winner.Paige Bennett

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