How to Improve Instant Mashed Potatoes

No one ever needs to know that your delicious potatoes are instant.

Instant mashed potatoes are convenient and help you get dinner on the table in no time. However, convenience doesn't always include a lot of flavor. Improve boring instant mashed potatoes by taking the time to add a few extra ingredients before serving. With the added ingredients the taste of the instant mashed potatoes improve. Also, you will no longer have to suffer through boring instant mashed potatoes.

Things You'll Need

• Baked Mashed Potatoes:
• Cooking spray
• Casserole dish
• 3 cups Instant mashed potatoes, prepared
• 2 cups Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Creamy Potatoes:
• 3 cups instant mashed potatoes, prepared
• 3/4 cup Sour cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pot

Instructions

Baked Mashed Potatoes

1. Spray the baking pan with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Pour the mashed potatoes into the casserole dish.

3. Mix the cheese and bread crumbs in the bowl.

4. Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with the cheese and bread crumbs.

5. Bake the potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes or the top has browned.

Creamy Mash Potatoes

1. Add the instant mashed potatoes, green onion, chives and garlic powder to a bowl.

2. Stir the ingredients well.

3. Spoon the ingredients into a pot.

4. Heat the potatoes through on low heat. Stir regularly.

References

• allrecipes.com: Three Cheese Baked Mashed Potatoes
• Epicurious: Mashed Potatoes with Herbs