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HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POTATOES TASTE LIKE THE REAL THING



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Why put all that time and effort into making homemade mashed potatoes, when you can make instant mashed potatoes that taste just as good? A must-try recipe!

Provided by Jill Nystul

Categories     Side Dish

Total Time 10 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp salted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup potato flakes

Steps:

  • Put the broth, butter, and salt into a small pot, and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture starts to boil, remove from heat.
  • Add the sour cream and potato flakes, and mix with a fork. Make sure that all the flakes get moistened, then let them sit until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Makes 2 servings, but you can easily double or triple the recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 17 g, ProteinContent 2 g, FatContent 17 g, SaturatedFatContent 10 g, CholesterolContent 45 mg, SodiumContent 865 mg, FiberContent 1 g, SugarContent 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES RECIPE - HOW TO MAK…



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Looking for the best mashed potato recipe? These ultra-creamy, buttery, foolproof mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any holiday meal.

Provided by Lindsay Funston

Categories     vegetarian    Christmas    Thanksgiving    side dish

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 0S

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lb.

mixed potatoes, such as russets & Yukon Golds

Kosher salt

1/2 c.

(1 stick) butter, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish

1/2 c.

whole milk

1/2 c.

sour cream

Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter with milk until warm. Pour over warm milk-butter mixture and stir until completely combined and creamy. Add sour cream and stir until combined. Season mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with remaining two tablespoons butter. Season with more pepper before serving.

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