Instant potatoes get fancy! No harm in a little help making good food. You really can liven up instant mashed potatoes and make them taste a whole lot better without spending any extra time.
Ingredients:
- 2 c instant mashed potato flakes
- 2 c water
- 2 Tbs butter
- ½ – 1 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
- ¾ c heavy cream (you can also use milk)
- ⅓ c shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 Tbs chopped fresh chives
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the water, garlic powder and butter just until boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the milk.
- Add the potato flakes, Parmesan cheese and chives.
- Gently stir and fluff with a fork to remove any lumps.
- Serve and enjoy!
Serves: 6
Source: Recipe by Moms Need To Know
Quick and easy tips that make the potatoes taste more “real”.
Replace the water: Try chicken broth, milk, half and half, or dilute evaporated milk.
Make it thicker: The easiest way to thickent the potatoesis to add more potatoes – ie. a can of diced potatoes, leftover baked potatoes (scoop out the pulp), or even more potato flakes. Mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese or plane yogurt will thicken the potatoes while providing a rich, tangy flavor. If you decide to add any of these, start with a little less water than called for on the box.
Stir in some flavor: Minced garlic or garlic powder enhances potatoes, especially when followed by a healthy sprinkling of shredded cheese. Bottled ranch dressing or dry ranch dressing mix offers a zesty kick. Other favorites are dill, chives and crumbled bacon. If all else fails, top them with lots of butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper and drench them with gravy.