Lynda Monica | 350 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 With Canadian Thanksgiving done and over with, American Thanksgiving is not terribly far off. So I'm asking the type of question that creates civil wars. Which Thanksgiving potato is better? Baked potato, or mashed potatoes? No being cheeky either by saying other forms of potatoes. We need a concrete answer to solve the Holiday Sage Wars of 2022. Baked or mashed! Make your choice! Baked is a strong candidate this election, but mashed makes a stronger case for me. It's shovel food that goes down smoothly, it mixes with everything, and is scalding hot if prepared properly. It's much easier to mess up though, what with the tendency to become lumpy. However one's ability to make smooth mashed potatoes shows one's overall skill, and creates a more impressive Thanksgiving if done correctly. Cast your vote! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Mashed potatoes easy. You just stir the turkey gravy right in and they taste amazing. I fully expect @FireHazard51 to endorse the highly controversial Skyline Chili baked potato. Edited October 12, 2022 by Bearcat-Doug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BortLicensePlate | 652 Graphics Team · Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I prefer a good baked potato. But specifically for thanksgiving it’s gotta be mashed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHazard51 | 2,046 Social Team · Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Baked is better but mash is what get's served because it's easier for everyone. It should be noted that one does not top mashed potatoes with Skyline so that is an instant L for mashed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, FireHazard51 said: Baked is better but mash is what get's served because it's easier for everyone. It should be noted that one does not top mashed potatoes with Skyline so that is an instant L for mashed. You could always make your own Skyline mashed potatoes. There's a chance it might not be terrible. You should try it just to drive @Jeevan crazy. Edited October 12, 2022 by Bearcat-Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 3,860 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Baked is the superior potato. Mashed is the only acceptable Thanksgiving answer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosoraptor | 468 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I hate both baked and mashed potatoes. The clear winner, however, is mashed potatoes because the more other stuff you put into it, the less it tastes like sand. See: shepherd's pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Even though it's not one of the choices, au gratin potatoes are a solid option too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,923 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I can't even imagine a Thanksgiving meal with a baked potato. I prefer baked to mashed, but for thanksgiving, everything on your plate is just a vehicle for gravy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Doyce | 475 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Mashed, with some gruyere and gouda cheese, heavy cream, crumbled thick cut bacon, and a good portion the bacon grease in there too for extra tastiness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aguy | 773 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 We do cream cheese mashed potatoes (AKA Glorious Mashed Potatoes) but we also do a roasted root vegetable dish with potatoes, onions, carrots, parsnips, beets, etc... All roasted together with oil and garlic cloves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,795 Administrator · Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Lol only one person has voted Baked. Imagine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,807 Events Team · Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Sweet potatoes (not mashed) with a bourbon glaze and mini marshmallows. Edited October 12, 2022 by JamesRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BortLicensePlate | 652 Graphics Team · Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Philosoraptor said: I hate both baked and mashed potatoes. The clear winner, however, is mashed potatoes because the more other stuff you put into it, the less it tastes like sand. See: shepherd's pie. shepherd's pie sounds good right about now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,103 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Baked potatoes are acceptable with steak, everything else, including Thanksgiving, is mashed potato time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Tank | 967 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I am still sad that Wendy's got rid of the broccoli and cheese baked potato. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,545 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 For Thanksgiving? Mash all the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,923 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 14 hours ago, Gloves said: Lol only one person has voted Baked. Imagine. Opt out or someone just wanting to be different. Tis a shame we can’t see who it is to throw our rotten cabbage at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNESNESCUBE64 | 541 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 For thanksgiving, mashed potatoes are better for logistical reasons. Kind of a pain to serve a bunch of baked potatoes. Baked potatoes are better in every single way otherwise and I will die on that hill. A nice baked potato with sour cream, green onions, shredded cheese, and bacon bits is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,744 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Of all the ways to make potatoes, baked is my least favorite. That's not to say I don't like it, or won't eat it, but I will take just about any other method first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirVillain | 490 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 As the question asked..... for a "Thanksgiving" meal, it's gotta be mashed. I mean, you could have some baked potatoes there as well, if you want.... but the true potato for a meal such as that would be mashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doner24 | 1,197 Moderator · Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Baked potatoes are overrated as hell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, doner24 said: Baked potatoes are overrated as hell. Exactly. That's why someone had to invent the "loaded" baked potato just to make them tolerable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,795 Administrator · Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 7 hours ago, RH said: Opt out or someone just wanting to be different. Tis a shame we can’t see who it is to throw our rotten cabbage at them. I know who it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Reinhardt | 199 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 For the holiday, mashed! But if you just want potatoes with your steak or something, baked is good. It just feels wrong to have baked potatoes for Thanksgiving. Then again this year is...weird, so idk if me and my parents are going to do a Thanksgiving. I want a traditional meal with all the fixings as per usual but my mom isn't up for cooking so...not sure what will happen. I can't cook worth a damn and will burn the bird and house down if I try so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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