Crown's mashed potatoes are one of the cheapest options, but you may have to dig in a bit to find a scoop of mashed potatoes hidden beneath a layer of gravy.
The mashed potatoes are thick and heavy, but they also lack flavor. They have a dry, gummy quality, which indicates that these potatoes were reheated rather than made fresh.
They're almost too thin to carry any creaminess, but there is a buttery quality. KFC practically mixes the rich gravy into the potatoes, making the dish feel like a whipped dip.
Popeyes' creamy mashed potatoes are doused in their Cajun gravy, which may be the best part about this side dish. They also have the right consistency.
The potatoes are loaded with flavor that you can see and taste. Chunks of green chiles and big specks of black pepper can be spotted in every spoonful.