To say mash is overrated?

[AintNobodyHereButUsChickens]

I'm just not keen on mashed potatoes! DH doesn't like flavour and just likes it mashed into oblivion with a dollop of his fake butter spread, or cheese (depending on the meal, we generally just have cheesy mash with sausages and beans).

The best mash I've ever had was the garlic one at Toby Carvery, it was SO good but sadly I've still not managed to recreate it at home. Recently I've started cooking new potatoes just for myself when everyone else is having mash. They're so much nicer and I can actually chew them, unlike mash...

However, whenever I see a post about roast dinners on Facebook, a LOT of people say that mash is the best part of a roast dinner. How?!

AIBU to say mash is overrated?

[quote Legitimatesalvage]@overnightangel

Excuse me?

Its tiny roast potatoes with herbs on. And its soft potatoes in garlic and cream. These are 2 completely normal, family friendly types of foods. It isnt my fault they have wanky names.

If you want to roll your eyes at something in my post, why not roll your eyes at the fact that they wont eat mashed potatoes or larger roast potatoes with herbs. Because that's why I roll my eyes at.

This is as bad as the risotto thread with people shocked that kids would eat it... its rice, onions and a protein or veg. Not a grown up food.

I'm no British. And I'm noticing more and more that if you deviate from feeding your kids British "meat and 2 veg" or it isnt chicken nuggets or pizza, then you get eye rolls and tutting. There are other countries out there, with entirely different food cultures. Maybe educate yourself a bit.[/quote]
Well said!

I only ever have frozen mash. Sorry not sorry. Don't have the time or inclination to peel, boil, mash when the ready made stuff tastes nicer, and I prefer the texture. Anyone suggesting otherwise is wrong 😉

Or they're just a lot better at making mash than you are!

@Wisewordswouldhelp

Mashed potato must be done with plenty of real butter and salt, splash of milk and alot of mashing until lovely and smooth!

Me too.

I'm honestly offended on behalf of mash potatoes everywhere. This is the most U post I have ever seen.

I hate mashed potatoes 🤮
Love roasts, chips and jacket potato though 🤔

Mash is not overrated, but only roast potatoes belong on a roast dinner

I add carrots for extra flavour but mash is true comfort.

Mash AND roasties on Sunday dinner.

Absolutely love mash. Must have butter and milk (and milk must be warmed up it really does make a difference) lots of pepper and a little salt

I can only come to the conclusion you haven’t had good mash