This past week, I've been on a mission to find one thing, the BEST mashed potatoes in Southeast Minnesota!  Thanks to my research (and taste-testing), I found a few winners in our area that you should nibble on yourself.

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Top 10 Places in Southeast Minnesota To Enjoy The Best Mashed Potatoes

"Jessica On The Radio, why aren't you talking today?  Where did you go?"

I've been MIA for about a week and I'd love to say that I was off on a fun vacation, but I was doing the opposite.  I had 5 teeth pulled out of my head.

Ok, that sounds a bit dramatic, but let me just say right now, the pain I've been experiencing is ridiculous.  I would rather have a baby again without drugs.

While I am in recovery mode, I've been on the hunt to find the BEST mashed potatoes in the area.  I've ordered, I've tasted, looked at reviews, and have found the top 10 places in Southeast Minnesota that offer up the best mashed spuds.

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#10 - Twigs

  • Look for "Twigs Mashed" for this side dish delight on the Twigs website.
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#9 - Outback Steakhouse

  • It says "homestyle"...and I believe it!
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#8 - KFC

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#7 - Culver's

  • You can pick from two different sizes and either have gravy or no gravy.
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#6 - Beetle's Bar & Grill

  • Enjoy these spuds in a variety of ways...butter, no butter, gravy, no gravy
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#5 - Canadian Honker

  • order in, pick-up, or have it delivered!
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#4 - Olde Brick House

  • a taste of Ireland right in our backyard!
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#3 - Purple Goat

  • One of the more expensive mashed potatoes in town...but they are delish!
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#2 - Chester's Kitchen & Bar

  • Order the meatloaf too...you won't regret it!
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#1 - Texas Roadhouse

  • Just like your mom made them!  Bonus...you might get a roll with your order too.
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Fast-Food Fries - Ranked Healthiest to Unhealthiest

The best side dish for a burger is NOT coleslaw. If someone tells you that, walk away and go find a place that is serving up french fries.

"Healthy" and "French Fries" don't typically go together. It is common knowledge that although a fry is from a potato, it doesn't make it as healthy as a green, leafy salad.

If you are still reaching for a fry and now you are curious how "healthy" it really is, Cheapism did the research for you and ranked over 20 fast-food chains' fries from the healthiest to unhealthiest.

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