Molly and Carla Try to Make the Perfect Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Making Perfect: Thanksgiving Ep 2

What is the perfect equation for mashed potatoes and gravy? Many have strived towards perfection, but have any actually reached it? The answer is probably not. But that was before Molly Baz and Carla Music tried to make perfect MP&G. Did they accomplish their mission?
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[@noahhastings6145]

I would die for CFTBATK because she is an angel

[@stancyparsons4451]

Bon Appétit What a strange comment on this video which is 100% Clair and Molly forward. You don’t mention Molly, She is more than 50% of this video

[@Karen-bv6dz]

Would a Whole Foods or other grocery store carry German Butterball potatoes? Super excited about this recipe but unsure where to find the potatoes!

[@kate580423]

I'm not really fond when it comes to thx giving meal in gerneral, however holy dang these splendid recipes are really fascinating regardless my own past experience perspective, I'll definitely give this exquisite effort a shot! Thank you for your sincere time and devotion

[@KL005]

MERHLWEHH BUEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ KALLIW LALLIW MYOOZHERK

[@fatalerok]

The Potato Guy seemed so happy that people wanted to talk about potatoes with him and I love that.

[@sunflower9481]

I know he was so excited!

[@lilac6257]

He was such a sweetheart

[@Honerkamp]

His life is potato

[@AshesAshes44]

I would love to ask him about what potatoes they use at Amy's Drive Thru (of Amy's brand organic foods). They are some special proprietary variety that make excellent, excellent french fries. Better than fancy French fry shops. But I can't find anything about them 'cause it's a secret. ☹

[@Rem694u2]

You can tell he's passionate about what he does and he probably doesn't get to talk potatoes all that often and share his vast knowledge with people. Other than the people he sells to.

[@DarkMaster706]

Alternative title could be: "Molly and Carla ignore society's hard stance on potatoes for 46 minutes straight"

[@nickmandeville6216]

😂😂😂

[@PromisedJubilee]

😂

[@Pironesia]

Molly and Carla support my love for crispy taters

[@LordDragox412]

Alternative: Two chefs get drunk and make a potato soup instead of mashed potatoes. Public outrage ensues.

[@Kori114]

Exactly!

[@Domitianvs]

I love the hidden sub-series going on here: Carla and Molly: Drunk on the job

[@salt-emoji]

They all drink on the show 😴👀

[@deconcoder]

That's a hard call, can you point me to Carla sober? I was pretty sure her norm was just witless and loopy.

[@simondarrow4688]

its what they deserve......

[@Domitianvs]

@@simondarrow4688 Strong agree, that's why I love watching it!

[@RaymondHng]

It's the _Bon Appetit_ version of Wine Wednesday on _Kathie Lee & Hoda_ .

[@ethanlid3473]

Alternate Title: Two professional chefs judge people for liking mashed potatoes and create potato soup

[@RobbScholarTube]

Ethan LI :D accuracy

[@amykearns9470]

I know. Marie potatoes should be fluffy enough to put a well in middle for gravy. Butterball and russet is best combo for achieving. Cream not milk.

[@raukuracave4714]

Yes this.. chef's are just out of touch with real people and real life

[@Seriouskai]

Agreed, taste is probably nice but the runny state of those poor potatoes put me off. It's supposed to be fluffy, light and delicious.

[@mr.barnes9342]

Ethan LI :D Professional Chef is being to kind....more like writers who are foodies who pretend to be a chef and have never worked in a kitchen.

[@mizzbelle97]

Rick Bishop seems like literally the nicest man on the face of the earth. He’s just grows potatoes and talks about potatoes excitedly.

[@madtiboysen5397]

Simple beautiful person. Seems pretty unencumbered by inner conflict.

[@madtiboysen5397]

I trust him to do the right thing.

[@xoflores]

I don’t feel he is “simple”; he understands the science of plant growth and cares that he produces the best potatoes possible and even that they be used in the best way considering their individual qualities. And I do agree with the sense that he strives to do the right thing. Zen-like. I dislike the attitude which some producers of our food seem to operate under, that they are simply selling product. They could make widgets or chicken carcasses and whichever there was more profit in is the one they would specialize in. I’d rather they care about their workers quality of life as well as the short lives of the animals grown for food and the nutritional quality of plants we consume.

[@ginandcreme]

@@xoflores Well put, Xavier. Thank you.

[@tessarodes]

Molly’s misinterpretation of “You can power a clock with it” sent me

[@HitGirl20]

Literally cannot believe they kept that in I'm dying

[@FelipeAkira42]

LMAO

[@rice_to]

I HEARD WHAT MOLLY HEARD

[@daisyhart789]

Deadddddd

[@TheAirsoft220]

CRYING

[@Lamius2596]

Carla: wow who salted that one? Molly: yeeting salt to the pot. I love Bon Appetit

[@whereami2906]

Jesus Mary and Jos- *hhhHWHEEZE*

[@Rynvas]

You've heard of Half-Sour Saffitz, now get ready for: *_Salt Baz_*

[@ethicallysourceddonuts]

@@Rynvas salt baz >>>>>>>>> salt bae

[@leel8308]

two options; crispy or mashed. carla and molly: liquid

[@DimT670]

That's just how french style mash potatoes are

[@palmer1290]

@@DimT670 no. Google image search joel robuchon mashed potatoes. The absolute ideal.

[@estahlke]

Ok but have you ever had potatoes like this? It’s the actual bomb dot com and your life will never be the same.

[@daulahiftitah6461]

A lot of people think that "mashed potatoes should be ploppable, not pourable" I agree to that, along with the other reason that I just realize recently; this video's mashed potatoes gave me the feeling of a pureé...

[@jacobgutwill7802]

@@DimT670 another good reason to hate the french

[@jamesandersen3007]

Random person: I prefer my potatoes mas- Molly: C R I S P Y

[@Kaalokalawaia]

Haha. Really Molly wanted crispy potatoes

[@Kaalokalawaia]

@@Syndromethic Honestly, Those mashed potatoes looked awful. I think I can make better mashed potatoes and I don't usually cook potatoes.

[@Kaalokalawaia]

@@Syndromethic Yep. I would say that there are two groups of people . Those who like light and fluffy mashed potatoes, and those who like more lumps and a heavier consistency. Either side.. you need enough body to add the gravy to it. Otherwise it just turns to soup which is disgusting.

[@ryanstat8390]

@@Syndromethic100% the worst one there. any them forcing their crispy idea onto people when they had a very CLEAR answer was so annoying

[@chipbobina9693]

James Andersen 😂😂💀

[@TheFrancescanater]

Molly and Carla: “lets ask someone who’s not media elite!!!!” Everyone: “mashed” Molly and Carla: they’re wrong

[@aliancemd]

Everyone says mashed only because that’s the tradition.

[@Alternatoast]

@@aliancemd I mean in my country there's no thanksgiving but I still would've taken the mashed potatoes

[@tamhuy10]

@@aliancemd I like both but a creamy mashed is the best !

[@Thraeryn]

Everyone is wrong. Crisping is one of the best things to happen to any food.

[@kakuella]

That's what I was saying lolz I personally like my potato mashed and serve with hearty gravy and crispy onion. Perfect balance of velvety texture and crispy texture 😋

[@mollymorse536]

"you can power a clock with a potato!" -me trying to flirt

[@navindavoodi6065]

Society: says mashed potatoes are better Molly and Carla: I’m gonna pretend I didn’t see that

[@BRoyce69]

Mashed potatoes are good because they add a lot of non potato flavours. I'd def go for crispy mashed potatoes tbh their always so good. Gourmet tater tots

[@ismaelmedina5587]

HAHAHAHA I LOVE THEM

[@KevVIII]

Would have been perfectly fine if they just wanted to reinvent the potato game in Thanksgiving. They didn't have to try to fudge with the general consensus to create the image of "rest of the world wants potato game in Thanksgiving to change."

[@KevVIII]

@Amanda Gerdt Same. I am alright with them trying to make something awesome. I just wish that they didn't try to hard to make us believe that what they are doing is "righteous."

[@altu113231]

Feeling offended as a person who likes mashed potato

[@haifaal-ghalib1295]

this series is LITERALLY the best thing going on in my life lmao

[@Tytytytyty1776]

Wow, thats really sad.

[@idislikemints]

Same, man.

[@Nels_77]

Dammit same.

[@letsbecreative3725]

Haifa Alghalib hello

[@givememore4free]

That's sad

[@666Jakemetal]

"Who salted this one?" *Molly tossing a handful of salt into the pot* hahahaha I watched that like 5 times

[@DayoOgunde]

Jake Smith 💀

[@kylo_sten]

22:33 for people who need to relive the magic

[@naylanacosta2585]

Jake Smith YES

[@mikesamillion27]

Carla and Molly make “mashed potato” Irish people everywhere: this is soup

[@amazinness4131]

At 42:40 she moves the pot and all of it moves to smh

[@annepeart6685]

Everyone everywhere!!!! This is insanity!

[@MH-rn4tp]

People really don't understand how food is supposed to be.

[@mhelsen6764]

That looks like the worst mashed Potato ever. Here in Belgium, people want solid/chunky mashed Potato. With a bit of butter, egg and salt+pepper. They are not "chefs" they are a more of a homecook. Edit: forgot a Dash of nutmegg

[@Avaren619]

Black people everywhere agree

[@OhDannyBoy512]

The math portion had me in stitches 😂😂😂

[@w1tchmed1c]

*insert Mr incredible's "MATH IS MATH" scene*

[@MinaF99]

”I feel attacked by this one it just says ’FAT’ ”

[@letsbecreative3725]

Mina F hi

[@jamesdooling4139]

They even wrote FAT in a big fat font!!!☺️

[@gboi7703]

Alternate title, "That Time We Got Sherry Drunk While Everyone Was Out."

[@jaydock1]

Gboi7 omg

[@slorpy.]

They were gone.

[@Bigotedechivo]

Everyone: Mashed. Molly and Carla: LIQUID

[@kylersommer]

Lauriti kind of explains why they don’t like mashed potatoes... they have never had them...

[@sferris5316]

Lauriti exactly! It’s called mashed for a reason.

[@rachellemj]

Wait, so this isn't normal 'mash' for Americans then? This is potato liquid to me, I'm Irish, we use Maris Piper potatoes and we hand mash them, we can make sturdy shapes on our plates with our mash

[@phoenixfreefall]

@@rachellemj this is definitely not how my family makes mashed! Those soupy potatoes look like baby food! It should hold its shape on the plate, while staying nicely fluffy.

[@SkepticalCaveman]

It looked like a soup. Mash should be thick, fluffy and creamy, and no lumps. A trick is to replace the milk with cream and really whisk it fluffy. Also if one wants mash potatoes crispy, just brown it in the oven.

[@PJ-sh3nh]

You can tell that potato-farmer is legit, he still has dirt under his fingernails and the way he talked about/knew about potato's was like a vintner talking about high-end wine :D high five to farmers, super under appreciated. This was really a really intense video for mashed potato's lol

[@AstandsforAlex]

Carla: “I feel attacked, this one just says ‘fat’.” 😭😭😂😂

[@noahhastings6145]

Tradition: Mashed. BA: Mashed. Literally every single person in the world: Mashed. Carla and Molly: Crispy it is!

[@peptobismolveins]

Actually they kinda made it, like, “CRASHED” potatoes 😂

[@ColdfFlare]

They are wanting to incorporate something that reflects themselves as well.

[@ManuSandhu]

Un1que Arch3r Molly’s eyes almost rolled out of her head when Rapaport said that LOL

[@glansmill]

Very observant bud

[@Ataro]

I more saw Carla and Molly: Hm...we may never be able to decide with these statistics.

[@riku8504]

i love how they're consistent with the "drunk aunt" persona

[@sophiehenderson8598]

*Me:* lol they used the fail as the thumbnail *me 45minutes in:* oh no that wasn’t the fail!

[@naomeilam]

i felt for brad when everyone vetoed his mash and turnip LOL

[@meloD30]

I did too. Also, VETO! (still sorry Brad)

[@KingPinguofDingu]

It was hilarious how everyone had an immediate reaction against it, and Brad was just like ... well !@#$ me I suppose

[@Zelliopolous]

I’d be down to try it. I like turnips

[@dr.trixiecp5651]

Naomi E. we make mashed spuds/turnip quite often...it’s fantastic!...gives the spuds a little kick!!

[@ilovesparky13]

It honestly sounds really good. I was shocked that everyone immediately hated it.

[@nadiapants]

I’m surprised they didn’t talk about how stiff or runny the mashed potatoes should be😳 those mashed potatoes are so runny ?

[@Hanzeeeee]

Stiff, fluffy mash ftw 🙌🙌

[@adamwatson9112]

I thought that was a normal thing for Americans, like you want everything to be the consistency of baby food, or your steak pre cut up into little pieces, or your salad cut up for you.

[@jaxson6545]

Adam Watson No I think you’re just being ignorant.

[@OrionMoonliar]

@@adamwatson9112 no I always make them thiccc runny potatoes are the worst

[@brandonmejia7235]

@@adamwatson9112 no we dont?

[@lushiousification]

Personally I don’t like my mashed “potates” to be that liquid, you need to be able to make a volcano with your potatoes for the gravy

[@emilydewenter6308]

i actually like mashed potatoes that aren't really runny, and i don't mind if they are more "rustic" looking and lumpy. it kind of adds something IMO

[@chilliinsanity6898]

yeah that's waaaay too much liquid, almost becomes potato soup lol

[@kimwassenberghull4064]

I agree 100 percent, I prefer non-liquified potatoes but saying that here, out loud, makes me sad because normally with every BA vid, I’m behind them all the way.

[@jessehufnagle8709]

Agreed, it isn't supposed to be soup.

[@Megarobotsquadron]

It's ALL about the gravy volcano

[@brooks6295]

This was the first bon appetit video I thought I could do better myself

[@jaykennedy8418]

Molly and Carla are giving me “favorite cousin and aunt you only see during the holidays” vibes

[@dr-k1667]

Those two would make going to be around the rest of the family... more than worth it.

[@taylorplaisted3254]

They’re you favorite... because you see them only once a year.

[@litkid08]

The fact that Molly had to switch to a spoon says everything you need to know about the consistency of those potatoes

[@preston6067]

44:07 I thought Molly switched to a spoon to get more gravy in each "bite"...

[@someoneelsewhere9519]

She switched for the gravy

[@ellenbell7643]

potatoes shouldn't pour like velveeta liquid gold PERIOD

[@nanoflower1]

As others said she switched to get a spoonful of gravy. That said once you added gravy to that mash you really did need a spoon to get a proper bit of the dish.

[@joellenzayer8144]

@@ellenbell7643 it didn't pour like that though if you watch it again what the heck smh

[@jamesbayliss1617]

That potato grower seemed like the most genuinely nice bloke.

[@chefkocher1]

He's featured in season 1 of "the mind of a chef" as the supplier of strawberries to Momofuku as well.

[@elanapaulinich4292]

And very happy to have his passion and produce appreciated 😊

[@planeambition8957]

I'm quarantine binging BA videos and have to say, I really love it when Molly & Carla team up for things. They are my favorite duo to watch!

[@ricksamericana749]

I know Claire is ginchy and all that, but Molly is my favorite. She's hilarious.

[@pixxyevil]

2:24 Claire's brain shut down and I have never seen someone space out that hard. I about died laughing. Total blank stare. Amazing. 10/10 best thing ever.

[@O2life]

I think she was having a vision of the potato nightmare to come.

[@onliekdonkeykongg]

Gretchen Krebs lmfaooooo

[@naahhhbiitch6431]

Made my morning 😂

[@cici_julja]

The blankest stare i ever saw! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@ImBlueDaBaDeeDaBaDaa]

pixxyevil Her reaction was mine as I watched the rest of the video.

[@greenguy369]

The single most diplomatic thing I have ever heard. "Im glad that like we could hear you on that...". Nicely done Carla. Nicely done.

[@anailahm]

The fact that dutchess potatoes didn’t come up in the conversation at all during this 46 minutes is astonishing. It’s favorite way to make potatoes because it’s creamy and fluffy inside and crispy outside, the best of both worlds 🥰

[@cassandrarivera9892]

brad: i like half potato half turnip carla: i’m glad we could hear you on that brad, evidently hurt: are you?

[@denissesalazar2779]

cassandra rivera he said “😕”

[@justdrop]

The flavor combination is surprisingly good if you like a little bit of bitter

[@gp1925]

Haha, yea it was very ill received by everyone but Carla was very diplomatic about it. She did her best impression of a mom trying to firmly but gently turn down a child’s bad idea without completely crushing their soul.

[@mon6745]

Would have been better than this lock jaw version

[@alandreau1446]

Condescending of her

[@tracypaddy4002]

Molly : "It's not going well" Meaning: They're not choosing what we want to make.

[@santiagodelagarza2849]

Well yeah lol. If you think about it, every other member of the staff involved in the series is going to make whatever they want. So; why not?

[@whapyip9019]

Tracy Paddy molly is racist

[@kylemartin4944]

Whap Yip what makes you say that?

[@simgem]

@@whapyip9019 um no? She misheard him, that's not racist. He had a heavy accent and they aren't New York natives

[@ckf36]

“Half potato half turnip” * collective disgust *

[@lucienramirez]

I dunno why they were disgusted. I'd give it a try. Then again, Brad also liked Velveeta cheese.

[@junkyardsanta8814]

Potato and radish works. I've done it.

[@kaich369]

Brad is the ultimate risk taker. Even more so than crispy ppl

[@LiliLovesStuff]

he's not wrong though, it's actually pretty good.

[@davidharmsworth8485]

I’ve had it. Sometimes with mashed carrot too. It’s a lot different but still good

[@sunjumdhariwal8797]

I like how it turned into a confessional for everyone slowly coming out as mashed potato lovers

[@VanillaNukaCola]

Carla: no one will be able to tell why the gravy is so good Chris: where's my blindfold!?

[@knightgem8234]

Chris: Is this Guy Fieri? Molly and Carla, sipping on some sherry: :)

[@ilmazuberi4775]

The last time I was this early Brad was trying to add sumac to everything

[@ookamichigire123]

😂😂😂😂

[@feniak.9828]

👏👏👏

[@letsbecreative3725]

Ilma Zuberi hello

[@savitbharadwaj4023]

He still is mate, he still is.

[@bunnyyy_xxx2220]

I mean he never stopped

[@TuxThinks]

Everyone: Mashed Molly and Carla: Potato Soup with crispy bits

[@TheWaterMarbler]

There is too much truth to this statement.

[@MH-rn4tp]

If your soup is this thick you're doing it wrong.

[@TheWaterMarbler]

@@MH-rn4tp If your mashed potatoes are this thin, you're doing it wrong.

[@Diabolus1978]

Its pureed not mashed potatoes they making a

[@MH-rn4tp]

TheWaterMarbler You think the Olive Garden is a nice restaurant dont you.

[@MoniraT]

I love these two ladies so much, I don't even care that they made potato soup!!

[@MoniraT]

Also I'd be lying if I said I didnt want to eat it cos it still looks amazing

[@ballboys607]

"We like our potatoes mas--" "NO."

[@brookstarkington]

Everyone: Sour cream Molly, an intellectual: Sour creme

[@cindys9858]

intellectual that cannot do basic math.

[@nbarnes6225]

That was for creme fraiche

[@brookstarkington]

N Barnes no it wasnt

[@nbarnes6225]

@@brookstarkington she said "sour cream and creme fraiche together" ... therefore it's a combination of sour cream and creme fraiche...therefore the creme was for creme fraiche.

[@brookstarkington]

N Barnes you could be right but I think I saw creme fraiche written as a separate thing later in the video. I’d have to watch the whole thing again to be sure.

[@aumbreenkhokhar1529]

I love these two together. Such a chaotic but wholesome energy

[@ClaireVVH]

this comment section is wild bc im seeing no one even stopping to talk about the "you can power a clock with a potato" moment

[@iLoveMeBrownies]

@@nom6758 Yeah bud, I don't think she's talking about the science behind that statement. It's more about what Molly thought he said. Also, anyone with your grammar shouldn't be saying stuff like; "only people with low IQ". That might make you think; "Well, that doesn't really measure intellect" and that's exactly the point.

[@epiccollision]

It was the least of our worries

[@hope.koivisto]

I was cracking tf uppppp 😂😂

[@lassoroot]

@@nom6758 wow real edgy rick&morty

[@smoldogbigbobs]

Cause we are too triggered by tbe thought that they possibly don't know wtf they are doing because who makes pureed potatos and calls it mashed?

[@dawddawds8019]

This is a puree. Mash gotta have stiff peaks. How else are you going to make a gravy volcano?

[@frankbrenner4852]

Hey! My peaks are as stiff as they come.

[@Inkwellish]

Stiff peaks are essential so that one can create a suitable reservoir of flow-able gravy. At some point the gravy dam must be breached, and the gravy must then cascade down Mt Potato and flood the unsuspecting towns folk of side dishes below.

[@kristenm348]

Absolutely

[@BubblewrapHighway]

@@hotaru25189 The Caldera Gravy Mine, northwest of Balmora.

[@TOM-C.]

Caldera for me also, when she "poured" the mashed out, I thought of soup. Thin it out a tad more, refrigerate it, and Vichyssoise!

[@Will1324657]

Carla: "it's weirdly not too salty" Molly: "why would it be too salty?" Molly: *does the salt bae*

[@hollie9b]

I'm prepping for Thanksgiving and came back to watch these videos again. I still can't get over this one. Why assign mashed potatoes to the two people who clearly hate mashed potatoes? I can only assume that mashed potatoes did something terrible to these two women when they were children; this recipe is their revenge.

[@axlvrgh]

they made mashed potatoes, what's your problem??

[@planetsoccer99]

@@axlvrgh they made potato SOUP, it's gross.

[@sabih44]

The random shots of Mrs. Potato Head holding miscellaneous objects made my day

[@jayne5385]

I was here for Brad's chunky mashed potatoes, they shot him down so fast lol

[@Snarethedrummer]

WITH TURNIP!?

[@Delekham]

@@Snarethedrummer Yup, my mother did the same thing. Granted I am a boomer and have no culinary skills other than making Mashed Potatoes.

[@Snarethedrummer]

@@Delekham Alright, Boomer. It's never too late to learn/start!

[@Delekham]

@@Snarethedrummer Sorry Brother...you will never learn! and I am sorry!!

[@caitlin1767]

Y'all hate a different texture of mashed potatoes but are gonna pretend you'd accept turnip mashed potato because y'all praise anything Brad says ..

[@coolbeans9693]

Carla and Molly: how do you like your potatoes Person: M- Carla and Molly: WRONG

[@GeraldLyn]

I love how this boils down to Carla and Molly getting drunk and making mashed potatoes. I also would like to try this dish cuz it does look yummy

[@chipbobina9693]

Everyone: “we like mashed potatoes.” Karla & Molly: “potato soup it is.” Still love these peeps

[@TheTXMamaDuck]

Who does that to potatoes? Have they ever eaten mashed potatoes before?

[@chipbobina9693]

Toby Marie Walker *NO*

[@AnaleenAelwyn]

My potato soup is thicker! 🤣

[@chipbobina9693]

Aelwyn I bet it is 😉

[@Nolac00k-k5d]

Everyone: arguing about mashed or non mashed potatoes Brad: “turnips” Everyone: wtf did you just say Edit: Was not expecting that many likes thank you everyone

[@ginsengaddict]

Even Molly, though she hasn't said anything about the turnip in a while.

[@mjf69]

tbh, turnips and/or parsnips are lit.

[@ObiTrev]

Molly and Carla: Potato Milk!

[@potatojamfam7561]

Wafflemonster33 😂😂😂

[@Loxu69]

listen just be lucky he didnt mention sumac again

[@josephkim4723]

"Do I get a free lunch?" Molly and Carla in unison: "Uhhhh"

[@maaltagabriel]

I came here for this comment. Have my like.

[@ktbrunner1862]

@@maaltagabriel dude same

[@jessicagongora521]

The way molly got so excited opening that present made my heart go : 🥺🥺🥺

[@emmasegerman6831]

literally why are we not just doing a thicker mash and broiling the top?

[@queos2288]

exactly

[@jaddytheteenblogger]

The mashed potato part would become dry and floury. See how in their version of mashed potato there is a lot of mixed in flavours, putting those flavours in a high temperature would activate sour tones. The method they used keeps those deep flavours mellow and subtle whilst maintaining the texture that you see. But I think what they were trying to avoid was the 'cake' dilemma, if you have noticed in a lot of cakes, its hard to perfect the balance of glaze/fondant, sponge and if tiered caked, cream. Now remember cakes are assembled individually. So getting the right ratio of enough crispy parts and mash out be extremely difficult. If you need more convincing, if you have ever had cheesecake, one of my biggest pet peeves about it (despite me loving it), is the ratio of crust to cake ratio. You either have too much of that sour/sweet cheesecake, or too much crumbly/bitter crust. The method they used has a lot of versatility and control that allows the chef and the consumer to adjust to their preferences. Some may add more crispy bits, some may combine it all and have hints of crispy whist having hints of soft salty solid potato. Just overall a better approach to Thanksgiving recipes that cater to a variety of people with desired preferences.

[@aethermech4585]

i tend to keep my mash a little thin, top with cheddar and plain chips, toss under the broiler until melted and pull them out. gives them texture and flavor. but i also prefer augratin style potato most of the time

[@HazeGreyAndUnderway]

@@jaddytheteenblogger i just don't want potato soup like they made here

[@mattbratt250]

@@jaddytheteenblogger Hard Disagree. Broiling takes a few minutes tops and with butter and cream I don't agree that the mashed potatoes would get floury or bitter at all. The method they used doesn't seem like it's yeilding " mellow " potatoes as you put it, at all. There are many Shepard's Pie recipes that use a layer of mashed , Broiled potatoes as a topping. Or, Duchess Potatoes would have been a great crispy, mashed contrast they could have explored. Also, how does cheesecake have anything slightly to do with Potatoes? Your comparisons aren't related in the slightest and make no sense.

[@TheTheatrePunk17]

"Were talking to media elites, we need to talk to ordinary people" *talks to ordinary people* "anyway the commoners are wrong and amateur back to crunchville"

[@NicholasHoward]

Yeah pretty much 🤣

[@bunnymcfoo8650]

the accuracy of this statement!

[@samg461a]

@22:31 “Whoa who salted that one?!” * cut to Molly throwing a crap ton of salt into the potatoes while Carla prays *

[@E2010Gency]

Why is the mash so watery? The way we have it in Ireland is much more fluffy and we dont pour liquid butter in we mash in cold butter and let it melt in

[@thatswhathesaid04]

Emer_Gency trust me in America we like fluffy mashed potatoes too. I’ve never seen mashed potatoes that runny!

[@tsalzman99]

I’ve never had a runny mash in the US. It’s always very fluffy with cold butter and a little bit of cold milk mixed in

[@Homeside301]

I dont know whats going on with their mashed tatos. I dnt do that

[@oksills]

I agree. Those watery things are more of a potato sauce. Everyone I know would count those as a BIG flop. USA - Oklahoma

[@NerdWithADHD]

Ideal mash potatoes is with cold butter but fancy special time is like these girls are doing it so far... so far...

[@not2913]

Could we get the chris to show us his potatoe recipe

[@jennaadsitt5974]

“How should we make our potatoes?” Mashed? ❌ Crispy? ❌ Soup?? 💯

[@tinaschafer7780]

Soup and crispy topping

[@Locane256]

YES! THIS!

[@tylerryanstamper4108]

Omg so glad I'm not the only one who thought this

[@MrsRen]

And topped with bacon bits and gravy!

[@MrDo99er]

totally right

[@adrianabeltran1427]

Title: molly does what she wants

[@fionab5098]

high horse :/

[@Charlzton]

I'm ok with that ngl

[@DJG333]

@high horse didn't know people found her annoying

[@BIOL6895]

@@DJG333 I have never been able to warm up to these two.

[@12omeoJ127]

Thank goodness, like minded people. Who else doesn't like Rapoport

[@16hypnoticlove]

Consistency not being a category is beyond me

[@Sarhbearki]

Schazel yes!!!! Exactly!

[@lanacology]

Nobody: Molly: Needs salt

[@weezerfan999]

Lanacology I bet she has high blood pressure

[@mrvalski]

That's actually my father. He puts salt on even the saltiest of dishes.

[@beth8775]

@@weezerfan999 My husband does more-salt-on-everything and his blood pressure is totally normal. I, on the other hand, have to watch salt like a hawk to avoid swelling in my hands and feet and raising blood pressure.

[@Tree-ot2dh]

Molly and I are soul sisters with the salt.....and MSG.

[@C33Fernandez]

Nobody: Molly: "I thought he said 'you can pound my c*ck with it'"

[@alexandralynn186]

I was weirded out when I saw the soupy mashed potates but Ive finally tasted one in a steakhouse restaurant and it was a revelation. I think it may not be for everybody but it was the creamiest mashed potatoes Ive had in my life.

[@leah1412]

“i feel attacked.. this one just says fat” HAHHAHAHA

[@dulceromero8655]

I laughed so hard 🤣🤣

[@VulgarMenace96]

That was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@roycevincentperez938]

I was having my breakfast and I almost choked when she said that! HAHA

[@FereldenRefugee]

if i cant do the thing where i make a little mashed potato lake filled with gravy then it's not right

[@user-gm6qp7kh2s]

AHAHA That guy that they interviewed at 9:14 "Do i get a free lunch, or?" Molly and Carla: "UUHHHHHHH..."

[@katedins]

This made my day 😂

[@bigmicbeatbox6432]

So I know a lot of people are critical of their idea to make mashed potato soup, but I think with the crunchy topping is balances out. Having a mashed potato thats lighter is good because a lot of other parts of the meal are very thick, like the gravy and cranberry sauce.

[@dlmbs]

Big Mic Beatbox thank you!!

[@frost211200]

I like how the gravy is thicker then the "Mashed Potatoes"

[@mon6745]

Bruh

[@monsta6501]

@@rizzogelato 44:03 Your blind

[@monsta6501]

@@rizzogelato I'm sorry. I didn't realize mashed potatoes and gravy were supposed to be the same consistency. Lol keep playing dumb, I'm getting a good laugh out of it

[@TheGuyBruv]

@@monsta6501 ok but... Theyre not the same consistency.. If you just.. look at your own timestamp.. ????

[@sarasmith7217]

its really no wonder why theyre so anti mashed potato now seeing their idea of mashed potatoes

[@nanoflower1]

Yeah, I'm a fan of mashed potatoes, not potatoes in a soup. ;) Seriously it does feel like they over did the milk and ended up with much too loose a mash.

[@rabczanska]

Trick is mash and add butter first. Then the milk, keifer, buttermilk or cream. The butter coats the starch so the milky stuff does not water it down.

[@ingenuezeynep]

Irish?

[@epiccollision]

lynka lynka are you inside my head?

[@rabczanska]

@@ingenuezeynep yes... well 1/2..my Mum is Irish.

[@ardentdfender4116]

The episode was really the essence of real cooking. You cook and you taste test. You experiment in making a change and then you taste test again. You refine improving what your cooking and making and you keep tasting and tweaking it. All the while improving the dish. That’s the real essence of cooking and learning the entire way with learned knowledge that so many people don’t get and just always wanting a ready made recipe.

[@habus_]

old guy: crispy all year, mashed on thanksgiving counter: +1 for crispy

[@yascaoimhin]

BA Test Kitchen Team: *Can’t decide between mashed and roast potatoes for thanksgiving* British and Irish people on Christmas: We just have both...??

[@Lolajoy27]

This is the comment I was waiting for... Also the "how often would you have mashed potato " British and Irish people: All of the time!

[@KaizokuShojo]

I'm American and wondering this too. As far as I know, most families have two or more varieties of potato preparations at big gatherings like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. And we have mashed potatoes frequently through the year (not to mention baked, fried, and every other way!)

[@darinmbicknell]

And Canadian people... roast onions and potatoes.... and mash. Not the runny kind they made neither. Something that you can shape a deep hollow to get more gravy. Rookies.

[@allisonkropinski7287]

Same for Canadians but we make it way less runny and add cream and horseradish

[@meloD30]

@@Lolajoy27 Well there's 365 days in the year so I probably eat mash potatoes like... 400 times

[@silvertayuun]

I think the reason they don’t like mash, is that they think mash = soup-like :/

[@fakecubed]

Seriously. It's called mashed potatoes not potato puree.

[@keepXonXrockin]

@@fakecubed in Germany it is called that but our mashed potatoes still don't look like soup

[@ibolyaszijgyarto824]

Exactly!

[@Be3Al2Si6O18OfFun]

If this were a "50 people try to mash potatoes" video, these two would be near the beginning.

[@meloD30]

Potato soup is alright tho. It's weirdly delicious (emphasis on both words).

[@whistlingbanshee5038]

No wonder y'all prefer crispy, that mash is soup

[@mary-gaellevezinadionne950]

Whistling Banshee it’s a French method of mashing potatoes inspired by Joel Robuchon

[@Kraus-]

@@mary-gaellevezinadionne950 That's called a puree.

[@zberry582]

@@mary-gaellevezinadionne950 actually I think they just added too much milk to the mashed potatoes, the potato ricer method is fine

[@imari2305]

@@Kraus- exactly!!!

[@normaelizondo2171]

“Why mashed obviously?” “Why do we eat turkey on thanksgiving? Because we have to. Rapo gets it

[@nothanks5752]

First time I’ve said “yeah, he right” to something he’s said 😂

[@movieswithmatticus5469]

Unless it's deep-fried. I'd eat that turkey any day.

[@lucasfranco6345]

The firat intelligent thing he's ever said

[@SamR001]

“I feel attacked, this one just says fat” me too

[@letsbecreative3725]

S hello

[@oliviaseveryn1405]

Y’know, I was super skeptical on these potatoes too. But ever since this video, I’ve been adding more liquid to my potatoes and now I don’t like eating them any other way. Sooooo good.

[@andreadomerese9871]

I have a problem with that mash potato consistency. There's a reason she HAD to switch to a spoon. Mashed potato GRAVY.

[@harnakshadowclaw5964]

Andrea Domerese right?!? If you cant scoop your mashed potatoes with an ice cream scooper they are way too thin.

[@finnion.7387]

What were they thinking settling on that gloop? Was it a deliberate attempt to make mashed potato lovers regret their life decisions?!

[@AllTheCloudsArePink]

Yeah dude

[@fakecubed]

Pretty messed up. They made a potato puree with bits of burnt potato on top when the assignment was to make mashed potatoes. The gravy also looks pretty thin, but hey at least they dumped a bucket of salt and MSG into it. Yeah...

[@Supersquishyawesomeness]

fakecubed anything that tastes good usually has MSG and salt in it.

[@TsarofScars]

Carla: "Wow, who salted that one?" *flashback to Molly yeeting half a pound of salt into the pot* Molly is my new favorite cook

[@juliabailey96]

Jon Snow Molly is the universal advocate for more salt lol

[@verYCreepyDoll]

it took all of my will to not choke on my water :'D

[@polyknittery]

The funniest part was her going “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph” while doing that.

[@kbecks123]

22:30

[@andrewdunlop9123]

Im dying rn ahahahahaha

[@nimomwangi1002]

This was the best crew combination at bon appetit and it will never be the same again

[@mattalex1383]

The issue here is just that they're overthinking it. Choose a potato, peel it, boil it, mash it by hand with some butter, milk, salt & pepper. Broil the finished product if you must have some kind of crispiness. Also, I am a HUGE fan of lil potato chunks in my mashed potatoes tbh.

[@16hypnoticlove]

Matt Alex exactly, hand-mashed potatoes with little lumps still left behind makes it feel authentic, homemade, and has great texture and flavor. Their runny “mashed potatoes” resemble something you’d get out of a store bought box.

[@nanoflower1]

Exactly. I look at what they did in the pizza episodes and they weren't overthinking it. They tried to make something that was authentic to the tradition while finding the perfect ingredients for the pizzas. This time they went for something non-traditional in terms of that mash they made. At least non-traditional in terms of what people have at Thanksgiving. I suppose it is a traditional mash if you are eating in a fine dining establishment.

[@epiccollision]

Even if you don’t like chunks, you don’t need to make soup to make lumpless mashed potatoes

[@Jaznellow]

Everyone always gives Brad a hard time and claims he is on speed... well I think y'all need to check what Molly is pouring into her watermelon juice because girl is on another planet!😂

[@kaidrock1235]

and now she can add potato juice to her drink!

[@Jaznellow]

@@kaidrock1235 with MSG! 🤣

[@mnault9336]

"Molly and Carla Get Boozy and Act Like Fun Aunts Again"

[@slugemonkey313]

Random Guy: “You can power a ⏰ with a 🥔 “ Molly: 😧!?

[@McLoganator]

You can 🔨 my 🐓

[@evanjohnson4559]

This was my favorite moment of the video!!

[@scrumptious2k1]

That was funny, I couldn't understand him either.

[@morganwebb1568]

They’re not even questioning the mashing technique. That’s not even a variable. I’m distraught.

[@bunnymcfoo8650]

THIS! That should have been as much of a variable as the kind of potato, if not more so!

[@Sam-vf1nz]

A RICERRRRR / MILL OFC

[@peter007]

Please tell what are the techniques for mashing

[@ElloLoJo]

Pedro P using a masher, then a fork. Perfect level of creamy and fluffy. Ricers should be illegal lol

[@TomasTheTankEngine]

Lorna S THANK YOU!!!

[@decoy4518]

I miss this Era of BA they all seemed friendly 😢

[@Cosmo_beat]

Me: *walking aroud* Carla: *creeps out of a side alley* Do you wanna talk about potatoes?

[@Danyrobado]

Molly: do you have time to talk about salt?

[@letsgobubblegum]

literally my dream

[@genmalone]

😂💀

[@DigitalPretear]

I've never seen a comment section in such an uproar over mash potatoes. I'm sorry, I meant to say liquid potatoes.

[@dawddawds8019]

Raise your hands if you've been personally victimized by these potatoes

[@chipbobina9693]

DigitalPretear potato soup 🍲 lol

[@KC2DC]

@@dawddawds8019 🙋‍♀️

[@JollyGiantProdutions]

Carla: Hey what about Molly: *salts* Carla: How was- Molly: *salts*

[@vendock]

Jesus Mary and Jose- *salts*

[@paosalmon]

I’ve watched this video at least once a month to hype me up & prepare this mashed potatoes, and I love it! Every time I drool and enjoy it sooo much.

[@katherinevelasquez6163]

“Who salted that one” ... queue in scene of Molly sprinkling salt

[@letsbecreative3725]

Katherine Velasquez hi

[@cheyfrost]

"splashing" salt seems really weird to me since it's not a liquid. Sprinkling might be the word you were looking for lol

[@karu6111]

what kind of salt are they using? If I splash salt like that into everything, I’d be bloated for water retention. I’m using regular rock salt tho, are they using kosher?

[@bunnyyy_xxx2220]

Karl Glenn probably are cause that’s what most recipes require

[@dr-k1667]

@@karu6111 Yes. I think they almost always use Kosher unless they tell you otherwise, it's a safe bet it is.

[@Conkerg213]

I had no idea mashed potatoes were a drink.

[@celticbarry9877]

Nobody: Them: Potato Milkshake

[@lux551]

Alternative title for this episode: Two professional chefs dont know how to make mashed potatoes

[@epiccollision]

I just spit out so much tea lals

[@raychelg9340]

They didn't even try heavy whipping cream 🙄

[@Nocure92]

@@raychelg9340 All you need is a dollop of butter and a splash of milk, salt and black pepper. While they put in a whole jug of it...

[@SadLittleClownGore]

@@Nocure92 they also made what 9 bags of potatoes

[@Nocure92]

@@SadLittleClownGore Sure, but as you can see their batch turned into soup, not mashed potatoes.