November 1st 2024.
The UK's best supermarket potatoes have been revealed and it's not what you might expect. While most people focus on the turkey or Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes are actually the star of any Christmas dinner. But if you haven't quite mastered the art of making crispy and fluffy spuds, don't worry because supermarkets have got you covered.
With the festive season just around the corner, Which? has conducted a blind taste test to determine the best frozen supermarket potatoes. This year, the top spot was a tie between Aldi's Specially Selected Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes and M&S Maris Piper Roast Potatoes. Both scored 74% and were praised for their tasty and crispy outsides and fluffy insides. This is the second year in a row that Aldi has come out on top, proving that you don't have to break the bank for delicious roasties. Aldi's offering costs just £2.49 for 1kg, while M&S's is £3 for 800g.
But don't count out Aunt Bessie's iconic potatoes just yet. They placed second with a score of 72%, and 80% of testers loved their appetising colour. However, some found the flavour to be lacking and the insides a bit dry. It's worth noting that Aunt Bessie's uses duck fat instead of beef fat like the other brands, making them a bit more unique and also the most expensive on the list.
In third place, tied with a score of 71%, were Morrison's Best Beef Fat Roast Potatoes, Sainsbury's Maris Piper Roast Potatoes with Beef Dripping, and Tesco's Finest Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes. Each brand had its strengths and weaknesses, with some testers wishing for a crunchier bite or a stronger flavour.
Co-op's Irresistible Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes and Waitrose's Frozen Roast Potatoes in Beef Fat tied for fifth place with a score of 70%. While they were both praised for their flavour and texture, some testers felt they could use a bit more crispiness or a stronger flavour.
And coming in last place was McCain's Triple Cooked Roasts with a score of 60%. Testers found them to be unappetisingly pale and lacking in flavour. Although some enjoyed the initial crunch, many felt they could be crispier.
So there you have it, the UK's best frozen potatoes according to Which? Who would have thought that Aldi and M&S would come out on top? But let's not forget that everyone's taste buds are different, so it's always worth trying out different brands and finding out what works best for you. After all, no Christmas dinner is complete without a delicious plate of roast potatoes.
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