Instant Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Instant Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 3 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup milk; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups instant potato flakes; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

American · Side dish · 10 min total

Instant Mashed Potatoes recipe videos

Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes ready in minutes using instant potato flakes. Perfect for a quick side dish.

5
min prep

5
min cook

4
servings

220
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups instant potato flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Remove from heat. Add instant potato flakes and stir with a fork until potatoes are fluffy and liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra richness, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
To keep warm, cover and set over low heat for up to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chopped chives or garlic powder for variation.

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