It's possible I overcooked the potatoes, so that could be why it just tasted like mashed potatoes to us. Not really sure, but it is a lot of effort for mashed potatoes. Good, and I like the crust, although it was difficult for me to flip on the plate--dindn't really work well for me. Not sure if that's something that takes practice or what. I may try again with less cooked potatoes and see if it ends up a little more like I imagined. Thanks for the recipe!