Forget Gravy And Smother This Culver's Side Dish In Cheese Sauce Instead

The right set of instructions can elevate any order, and at Culver's, even a standard side can be gussied up with intention. Culver's mashed potatoes may have gotten hate from fans, but not every customer despises the side, and some point to the gravy as the problem. "I don't think the potatoes are too bad, but the gravy is flavorless, so adds no flavor to them at all," wrote a customer on Facebook. Regular customers aren't gatekeeping their hacks and have taken to online platforms to share secrets when ordering meals. Among the list of recommendations is an easy hack to upgrade mashed potatoes. "Mashed potatoes with a side of cheese sauce," encouraged one fan on Reddit.

To try the dish for yourself, simply order Culver's Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and ask Culver's team members to hold the gravy. Add a side of Cheese Sauce to the order instead. Once you've received both items, you can drizzle the Cheese Sauce on top of the potatoes, adding as much or as little as you'd like for a cheesy side. Though some employees aren't sold on the classic side, swapping the gravy for rich, tangy cheese sauce is the kind of fix that can turn a forgettable recipe into something worth ordering. Even Culver's has suggested the pairing, describing it as "oh so savory and cheesy" on its website.

On Reddit, one customer who tried the hack described a mashed mixture that became too thick, likening the result to clay. To avoid this starchy surprise, one Culver's regular suggests using only half of the cheese sauce that is provided, then adding more when halfway through the dish. Once you have mastered the cheese base, there is plenty of opportunity to elevate the dish even further. Some Culver's fans take the cheesy mashed potatoes and add extra ingredients like mushrooms, sour cream, chopped bacon, and chopped onions to the cheesy dish. "Best mashed potatoes in the fast food game doctored up," wrote another fan on Reddit. Using the cheesy potatoes to dip crinkle-cut fries (one of the best Culver's sides) or cheese curds may change your next meal, while a quick slather of the stuff on top of a ButterBurger may convert an expected lunch into a more delicious spread.

Culver's Cheese Sauce is a signature item, made with a blend of Wisconsin sharp cheddar and fresh dairy. When dumped on top of Culver's Mashed Potatoes, made with Russet potatoes, milk, and seasonings, the light and fluffy comfort food turns into a decadent delight. This simple hack is a convenient gateway, perhaps serving as inspiration to try to make a pommes aligot recipe – blended whipped potatoes made with melted cheese — from scratch at home.