[[{“value”:”Fact: Mashed potatoes are one of the most popular side dishes in America. It is a menu staple for a reason. The creamy, buttery potato dish is simple yet delicious, appeals to a wide variety of taste buds, and pairs perfectly with many entrees. However, not every mashed potato dish is a crowd-pleaser. Where should you go to get the most delicious mashed potato meals? Here are 7 restaurant chains that serve the best mashed potatoes, according to diners.
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse’s homestyle, skin-on, scratch-made spuds are a diner favorite. They are “thick but very creamy,” but the consistency isn’t so homogeneous that they feel like baby food, says a Redditor. “I love how they left the peels on. Peppery with a little bit of chunks. Very satisfying to chew,” commented a Facebook user.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel’s country mash is always a favorite with diners. According to the chain, the creamy mashed potatoes aren’t made with butter. Instead, they are made with a hint of margarine, black pepper, and salt
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille’s Sam’s Mashed Potatoes is “an original Capital Grille recipe of red bliss potatoes, sweet cream, butter and salt,” which is an elevated favorite, “creamy and savory,” and one of the most-ordered items. “Best mashed potatoes ever,” an Instagrammer commented.
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Black Angus Steak House
Black Angus Steak House’s creamy, homemade mashed potatoes are delicious. The chain also offers an elevated Supreme Mashed Potatoes lineup, which includes loaded options such as Bacon & Cheddar, Crab with Roasted Garlic & Herb, and Lobster Chipotle.
LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse’s mashed potatoes are a creamy, real-butter mash hit with diners. “The mashed potatoes were DELICIOUS!” a Yelper writes. They are “creamy and steaming hot,” adds another. So many copycats are on the internet. “How does steakhouses make their mashed potatoes SUPER silky smooth?” one Redditor asked. Lots of people responded that the key is “A LOT of butter and/or cream.”
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
The “creamy mashed potatoes” are “smothered” in a savory Louisiana Cajun Gravy and a fast-food favorite. “Best fast food ones for sure,” writes a diner. “I think popeyes mash potatoes are some of the best,” one says. “I remember when I worked at Popeyes, I would use the gravy and just load my Cajun rice with it. Probably the best fast food gravy,” a Redditor writes.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen skin-on Idaho mashed potatoes feature a chunky, rustic texture. You can enjoy them plain, or elevate them with brown gravy, white country gravy, or melted cheddar cheese and bacon bits. “They tasted very good,” says a Redditor.
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