"Mashed potatoes are comforting, delicious, and a perfect side for almost anything. That's why mashed potatoes with gravy have long been among the best side dishes at KFC. But if you've ever thought that the KFC mashed potatoes were a bit too smooth and creamy to be believed, you weren't wrong. Nobody's in the back of the restaurant mashing those by hand. They're instant mashed potatoes mixed on site."
"The texture of KFC mashed potatoes is your first clue that these are not freshly mashed by hand. Not only are there no lumps, but the velvety smoothness goes beyond anything you could make at home working with actual potatoes, and the flavor lacks variation. Each spoonful is identical to the next. The method has been confirmed in several employee videos that show the process. This is also supported by Reddit AMAs where KFC workers describe how the potatoes are prepared."
"KFC mashed potatoes come in a bag called KFC One Step Mashed Potato Mix. The directions are to fill a pitcher with three quarts of water heated to at least 190 degrees Fahrenheit. The water is poured into a deep pan, and the potato mix is added gradually while stirring. The center is stirred until thickened, and then the sides are whisked in to create a whipped texture. The whole process only takes a few minutes."
Mashed potatoes are America's favorite way to eat potatoes, and mashed potatoes with gravy are a KFC staple. KFC uses instant mashed potato mix rather than hand-mashing fresh potatoes, producing an exceptionally smooth, uniform texture with little flavor variation. Employee videos and Reddit AMAs confirm that staff prepare the product on-site from KFC One Step Mashed Potato Mix. Preparation calls for three quarts of water heated to at least 190°F, stirring in the dried mix until thickened, then whisking the sides in to create a whipped texture. The mix contains dehydrated potato flakes plus additives, oils, and lactose. The process takes only a few minutes.
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