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How to Make Instant Potatoes Taste Better

Have everyone thinking you spent a long time peeling, boiling, mashing, and mixing potatoes, when really didn't! Learn how to make instant potatoes taste better: rich, creamy and full of flavor.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces instant mashed potatoes* (We used 2 4-ounce packages)
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan bring the milk and broth to a gentle boil and stir continuously while the mixture boils for two minutes. 2 cups milk, 2 cups chicken broth
  2. Remove the liquids from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Add potato flakes and stir well with a whisk to make sure all flakes are moistened. Let sit for five minutes. 8 ounces instant mashed potatoes*
  3. Use a hand mixer to mix and fluff potatoes on medium speed for one minute.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and mix on medium to medium high until all ingredients are well combined. You can have small lumps, but should not have very many.They should be slightly fluffy and smooth. ½ cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup cream cheese, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  5. Garnish with parsley, bacon, cheese, gravy...whatever you choose!

Notes

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  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the recipe. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
  • We prefer the Idahoan buttery homestyle brand of instant potatoes. Go by ounces rather than cups to measure the potato flakes.
  • In the video I say you need a tablespoon of onion powder, but it is a teaspoon. Follow the written recipe. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 866mg (36%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 733IU (15%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 866mg 36%
Potassium 497mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 733IU 15%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.