If you think dried flakes that come from a box can’t be real food, you’re not alone. Though instant potato flakes are unique in appearance, they're simply real potatoes that have been cooked and ...

A spoon rests in a bowl of instant mashed potato flakes. - Nutria3000/Shutterstock Just when your socials seem to cool down from one viral food phenomenon, the fever lights up again with another.

Mashed potatoes are a quintessential comfort food with an incredible range. The soft, silky spuds are as at home plopped next to a pan-fried pork chop on a Tuesday evening as they are piled high in ...

The Washington Post Food staff recently answered questions about all things edible. Here are edited excerpts from that chat: Q: I recently bought a box of instant mashed potatoes. I was pleasantly ...

Bob’s Red Mill Potato Flakes are made from just one ingredient: real Russet potatoes. Skip peeling and boiling; just rehydrate flakes and customize with your favorite add-ins. Brown butter, herbs, or ...