Instant Mashed Potatoes That Are Better Than Homemade
Transform a pantry staple into a rich, creamy side dish with this recipe for "Instant Mashed Potatoes That Are Better Than Homemade." By elevating simple instant mashed potato flakes with luxurious additions like sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and a splash of chicken or vegetable broth, these spuds become irresistibly flavorful and velvety. Infused with hints of garlic and onion powder, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives, this ultra-comforting recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike. Quick, flavorful, and easy to customize, these mashed potatoes deliver all the comfort of homemade in a fraction of the time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and chicken or vegetable broth. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Slowly pour the instant mashed potato flakes into the hot liquid mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Fold in the sour cream until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely and is evenly incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful, better-than-homemade instant mashed potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.9 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.8 g | 399% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 358 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 2404 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.2 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.7 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1382 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 2416 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
