Author Topic: Secret to Great Mashed Potatoes (Read 3614 times)

Butterbean · « **on:** December 23, 2008, 05:38:25 PM »

I'm quite serious when I say these are delicious. Even if you add nothing to them but the called-for water, they are flavorful and delicious.

No lumps, and they come in great flavors which you can add stuff to, or leave plain. Either way they are great.

You're welcome

Migs · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2008, 06:03:22 PM »

never seen those around here. Sometimes i oput mine through a ricer, sometimes i make them chunky. depends on my mood.

QuakerOats · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2008, 06:56:09 PM »

i like fresh mashed potatoes, cut up and skin some potatoes, boil them for around a half hour, when they're soft drain them with a strainer, put them back in the pot and use an electric mixer to whip them, awesome stuff.

Migs · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2008, 06:58:40 PM »

i love potatoes in pretty much any fshion. Spanish potato omelete rocks!

Princess L · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2008, 07:10:52 PM »

Quote from: STella on December 23, 2008, 05:38:25 PM

I'm quite serious when I say these are delicious. Even if you add nothing to them but the called-for water, they are flavorful and delicious.

No lumps, and they come in great flavors which you can add stuff to, or leave plain. Either way they are great.

You're welcome

They come in different "flavors" Migs, and the package isn't all that big. Look for them by the boxed mashed potatos.

Migs · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2008, 07:17:26 PM »

maybe if i get in a pinch. i rarely buy any type of premade foods.

Princess L · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2008, 07:19:38 PM »

Quote from: Migs on December 23, 2008, 07:17:26 PM

maybe if i get in a pinch. i rarely buy any type of premade foods.

That's why you've never seen them. But, they're the "real" thing I guess.

Migs · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2008, 07:24:42 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on December 23, 2008, 07:19:38 PM

That's why you've never seen them. But, they're the "real" thing I guess.

perhaps. The only thing i buy on a semi-regualr basis is stock (chicken,beef or veg). That reminds me i have some stock and noodles. Time to make some pho.

Geo · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2008, 09:54:16 PM »

sour cream is the secret to great mashers !

~weed~ · « **Reply #9 on:** December 24, 2008, 05:07:37 AM »

what did tatos ever do to any of you!!!

oh the horror of the mashed tatos!!!!!

Butterbean · « **Reply #10 on:** December 24, 2008, 06:59:58 AM »

Quote from: ~weed~ on December 24, 2008, 05:07:37 AM

what did tatos ever do to any of you!!!

oh the horror of the mashed tatos!!!!!

what did the poor wall do

Quote from: Princess L on December 23, 2008, 07:10:52 PM

They come in different "flavors" Migs, and the package isn't all that big. Look for them by the boxed mashed potatos.

10 envelopes for $10 on sale!

Migs · « **Reply #11 on:** December 24, 2008, 08:39:06 AM »

Quote from: ~weed~ on December 24, 2008, 05:07:37 AM

what did tatos ever do to any of you!!!

oh the horror of the mashed tatos!!!!!

i'll mash your tatos

Samourai Pizzacat · « **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2008, 09:52:09 AM »

nothing better than mashing yer own tators!
I don't like the texture of the prefab stuff although the taste usually is fine.

Migs · « **Reply #13 on:** December 28, 2008, 05:23:34 PM »

i like cornbread mix, actually i've cheated and used prefab pancake batter. mmmmm pancakes

RancherRanger · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2008, 08:40:42 AM »

Sour cream and whole milk=good mashed taters!

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2008, 10:27:02 AM »

One time I made a big batch of baked potatoes and mixed in about half a bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch.

Absolutely Delicious!

Princess L · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2008, 05:39:39 PM »

Quote from: RonPaulFan on December 31, 2008, 10:27:02 AM

One time I made a big batch of baked potatoes and mixed in about half a bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch.

Absolutely Delicious!

I bet you could use the powdered packet and get the same effect with fewer calories

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2008, 06:11:14 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on December 31, 2008, 05:39:39 PM

I bet you could use the powdered packet and get the same effect with fewer calories

Good idea!

Migs · « **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2008, 09:58:28 PM »

sometimes the calories are worth it!

Laura Lee · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2009, 06:34:59 AM »

When I used to make them, lol, I mashed mine with a little milk and butter, then after mashing I would add a raw egg and whip them. It makes the potatoes super smooth and dense.

newmom · « **Reply #20 on:** January 01, 2009, 06:40:53 AM »

Actually I like to add minced garlic and lowfat buttermilk in lieu of butter

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #21 on:** January 01, 2009, 01:44:54 PM »

Quote from: newmom on January 01, 2009, 06:40:53 AM

Actually I like to add minced garlic and lowfat buttermilk in lieu of butter

Garlic is always good.

Butterbean · « **Reply #22 on:** January 01, 2009, 06:34:36 PM »

Quote from: RonPaulFan on December 31, 2008, 10:27:02 AM

One time I made a big batch of baked potatoes and mixed in about half a bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch.

Absolutely Delicious!

Yessssssssssssssssssssss

Migs · « **Reply #23 on:** January 02, 2009, 07:41:30 AM »

Quote from: RonPaulFan on January 01, 2009, 01:44:54 PM

Garlic is always good.

x2

Is it weird that i've never tried mashed potatoes with ranch dressing?

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #24 on:** January 02, 2009, 03:38:21 PM »

Quote from: Migs on January 02, 2009, 07:41:30 AM

x2

Is it weird that i've never tried mashed potatoes with ranch dressing?

I don't know, sometimes my mom puts Ranch on baked potatoes, so I thought maybe it would taste good in mashed potatoes. I've never seen anyone else do it.