While dehydrated mashed potatoes are no substitute for real mash that you make from scratch, you can doctor them up and make a super speedy side dish to serve with a whole range of meals.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cups instant potatoes
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the instant potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and cheese. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until the cheese is melted. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle the chives over the top and add a pat of butter. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 212 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 43 mg |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Reviews
I used the premade mashed potatoes Sam’s Warehouse sells and with Ree’s seasonings and the cheese it tastes great. I always look for a way to better the Sam’s mashed potatoes and this was perfect.