Instant mashed potatoes?

[RonB]

I try to keep some "emergency" sides on hand like boxed stuffing and flavored rice. It's been a long time since I tried instant mashed taters because whatever brand(s) I tried were not good.

Are there any good instant taters out there now?

Instant taters takes me back to my Navy days 50 plus years ago. The galley kept powdered taters on hand and made both mashed and fries from the same powder. The fries just got less water. The mix was then put through an extruder that shaped them into long continuous squares. There was a cutter where they came out that you used to cut them into whatever length you wanted. I remember being surprised that they were decent.

[Panhead John]

Look no further. They come in several varieties. Best I’ve found for instant.

[Davek8282]

The box says 65 servings so I'm curious how many servings you need to satisfy one person. I would guess at least 2

[Oak Smoke]

Davek8282 If you don’t expect anyone to come back for seconds about 2 servings per person will work. I always make too much so we can have potato cakes with dinner in a few days.

[DennyWoo]

These are my go to for quick mashed taters. I put some garlic powder in them, and use some heavy cream or half-n-half to liven things up

[TripleB]

Many a fine meal with instant mashed potatoes. A staple growing up. Good memories.

[bbqLuv]

ground beef in beef gravy over instant mashed potatoes

[smokenoob]

please don’t ask for instant grits! 😁

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[captainlee]

One great movie.

[Purc]

Just watch My Cousin Vinney again last week. A fun movie.

[smokenoob]

I wonder if Idahoans feel the same way about instant mashed potatoes as southerners do about instant grits? 😂

[Mosca]

Instant mashed have come a long way. I’ve used them when I’ve only had a couple potatoes to split among four people; mix them all together and nobody can tell.

[J-Melt]

I use Aldi’s powdered mashed potatoes and they are decent.

[mrteddyprincess]

I'm glad I'm not alone in my love of instant mashed potatoes! I get along with Kroger brand quite well!

[Jfrosty27]

Yup. I use them often. For two it’s so easy

[Finster]

Sorry to be the snob in the group, but it's real potatoes or none at all for me... 🤷♂️

[Finster]

Panhead John
I don't eat canned or frozen veggies either...
just never cared for the taste of them
Pinkies up bitches 🤙

😂

[Panhead John]

😂😂

[Mosca]

I agree with you, to a point. Packaged potatoes, like Bob Evans’ or Reeser’s, are really good, but expensive compared to just making potatoes. Instant potatoes are decent, but not as good as real potatoes, and only save time; peeling potatoes isn’t hard, and once you’ve done that, the process is the same.

Instant potatoes are cheap and quick. I use them to extend mashed potatoes and as a thickener in soups and stews, and for those two things I think they’re an essential kitchen item.

[Dewesq55]

The Idahoan brand mentioned about are good. We are particularly fond of Betty Crocker brand, though. We like the roasted garlic flavor the best.