(12 pack) Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes , 4 oz

I honestly can't say enough good things about these. Value - I can get at least 3 good sized servings out of one of the small packs which is just over a buck. To me that's a great value AND you only need to add water so no extra cost for milk or butter. I do add a little butter to mine usually because I like extra butter in my potatoes but it is truly not needed. Texture - I've had several people tell me they thought they were homemade. I can tell the difference, but the texture is very good. It's easy to get the clumps to break down, so you end up with a nice, smooth texture that's enjoyable to eat. Flavor - arguably the most important aspect. These deliver. I have tried most of their flavors and they are all spectacular and they truly are better than the store brand. We've tried them side by side and there is a clear difference. The Idahoan ones win every single time. My brother - who loathes instant mashed potatoes and absolutely will not eat them - was actually win over by these and makes them all the time now.

Mashed patatoes.Sometimes I'll dried chives, or fresh garlic to the water before it starts to boil. The potatoes are sometimes thicker then I'd want so I'd add a small pit of milk. My family likes pepper so add some. All of the additions give the potatoes a fresher flavor than plain old instant.