Looking for a quick weeknight side dish? Look not further than these quick mashed potatoes. These surprisingly tasty Instant Mashed potatoes are not only quick but tasty. Pair these delicious Instant mashed potatoes with any of your favorites and no one will know they are instant, plus you may never return to peeling and boiling again. Also try our Garlic Mashed Potatoes or The Best Mashed Potato Recipe is loaded with flavor and cooked to a smooth perfection. Also try adding our Roasted Garlic to these potatoes.
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Ingredients to Make Quick Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Potatoes – I use Idahoan.
- Butter – creaminess.
- Sour Cream or Light Sour Cream – flavor.
- Chicken Broth – use canned, boxed or make your own chicken bouillon cubes and water. Use 1 cube per ½ cup water.
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Milk – your choice based on health choices.
- Pepper – flavor enhancement. White pepper is great to use with potatoes.
- Parsley – decoration.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
In a large microwavable bowl add chicken broth, butter, sour cream, heavy cream, milk, and pepper.
Heat in microwave for 3 minutes then stir.
Heat another 2 minutes then stir in instant potatoes until mixed.
Let sit 2 minutes and stir again. Top with parsley and stir.
Top Tip
Make your own chicken broth using bouillon an d never buy broth again.
2 bouillon cubes per 1 cup of water.
NOTE: However, this recipe calls for more bouillon to match the total liquid in the recipe.
Substitutions
- Heavy Whipping Cream – you can use half and half or milk.
- Chicken Broth – use canned, boxed or make your own chicken bouillon cubes and water. Use 2 cubes per 1 cup water.
Variations
- Bacon – Add 1.4 cup cooked chopped bacon when mixing in remainder of ingredients.
Equipment
Microwavable Bowl – Find It Here.
Wooden Spoon – Find It Here.
Storage
Store the refrigerator, cover with Saran Wrap. Keeps for 3 days.
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Surprisingly Delicious Instant Mashed Potato Recipe
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
These surprisingly tasty Instant Mashed potatoes are quick and tasty. Pair these delicious Instant potatoes with any of your favorites and no one will know they are instant, plus you may never return to peeling and boiling again. Also try our Garlic Mashed Potatoes or our Best Mashed Potato Recipe is loaded with flavor and cooked to a smooth perfection.
Ingredients
1 ⅓ cup Instant Potatoes
½ cup chicken broth (Make: ½ cup water + 3 chicken bouillon cubes)
2 Tablespoons Butter, unsalted
½ cup Sour Cream
¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 ¼ cup Milk
½ teaspoon Pepper, white or black
(optional) 1 Tablespoon Parsley, fresh, chopped
Instructions
In a large microwavable bowl add chicken broth, butter, sour cream, heavy cream, milk, and pepper. Heat in microwave for 3 minutes then stir. Heat another 2 minutes then stir in instant potatoes until mixed. Let sit 2 minutes and stir again. Top with parsley (if using).
Notes
Storage: place in airtight container in refrigerator for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 8
Donna says
This will be my go to weeknight mashed potato recipe. So fast