Are they that bad?

Few kitchen debates are as surprisingly heated as the one about instant mashed potatoes versus homemade ones. On one side are people who love the convenience of a quick, creamy mash with almost no prep. On the other are purists who insist that nothing compares to peeling, boiling, and mashing real potatoes from scratch. If you’ve ever found yourself in a friendly argument over this topic — especially with someone who swears instant potatoes are “just wrong” — you’re definitely not alone.

This discussion isn’t just about food preferences — it reflects how

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