Instant Mashed Potatoes

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Stove Top Directions

  1. Combine water, salt and butter* according to chart below. For best results, do not add milk until Step 3.
  2. Heat to a boil, remove from heat.
  3. Add cold milk; stir in potatoes gently and let stand until moist. Whip lightly with fork and serve.

For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. For a firmer mashed potato, stir in additional potatoes. Less salt can be added if desired.

 

Microwave Directions

  1. Combine water, salt, and butter* according to chart below in microwave-safe serving bowl.
  2. Heat to a boil in microwave on high setting.
    Note: Microwaving not recommended for over 8 servings.
  3. Remove from microwave. Caution: Serving bowl and liquid will be hot.
  4. Add cold milk; stir in potatoes gently and let stand until moist. Whip lightly with fork and serve.

 

 

Servings Pan Size Water Salt Butter* Milk Potatoes
2 1 qt. ⅔ cup ¼ tsp. 1 Tbsp. ⅓ cup ⅔ cup
4 1 ½ qts. 1 ⅓ cups ½ tsp. 2 Tbsp. ⅔ cup 1 ⅓ cups
8 2 qts. 2 ⅔ cups 1 tsp. 4 Tbsp. 1 ⅓ cups 2 ⅔ cups
18 4 qts. 6 cups 2 ¼ tsp. 9 Tbsp. 3 cups Entire Box