Actress Julianne Moore expressed her dislike for mashed potatoes during a panel discussion, stating that she finds them to be "just mush." This is not the first time Moore has voiced her disdain for the Thanksgiving staple, as she previously mentioned it in a 2017 interview. Her co-stars Natalie Portman and Charles Melton also shared their food preferences, with Portman disliking fruit in salad and Melton not being a fan of bleu cheese or oatmeal.
Mashed potatoes can be part of a healthy diet when prepared mindfully. Potatoes are packed with carbohydrates, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. However, the additional ingredients often added to mashed potatoes, such as full-fat dairy products, can affect their nutritional profile and contribute to heart disease. To make mashed potatoes healthier, consider using lower-fat dairy alternatives or broths, and vary your potato dishes throughout the week. Creating a balanced plate by adding vegetables and lean proteins can also enhance the nutritional value of your meal.
America's Test Kitchen shares expert advice and recipes for Thanksgiving, including a recipe for fast and easy mashed potatoes, a spatchcocked and stuffed turkey, and ultranutty pecan pie bars. The mashed potatoes are made by slicing the potatoes thin and cooking them until tender, then mashing them with half-and-half, butter, and salt. The spatchcocked turkey is flattened and roasted on top of a pile of stuffing for juicy meat and crispy skin. The pecan pie bars feature a buttery crust and a topping of pecans in a sweet syrup.
