Kitchen

[granddi]

Ina Garten like them too.

To make Garten's parmesan mashed potatoes for six, you'll need: 

• 1 32-ounce package of refrigerated mashed potatoes 
• ½ cup sour cream 
• ½ cup freshly-grated Italian parmesan cheese 
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for serving

[Judaline]

Twin, I've been eating them for years. I only buy the Bob Evans ones that say "Natural" on the cover. The other ones have all kinds of additives. They are really handy to have around, but I use them when I don't feel like making them.

[rockygems123]

@twinsister 

Let us know what you think and which variety

[RespectLife]

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@rockygems123 wrote:

I'm with you @twinsister I'm looking for ways to enjoy not working so hard in the kitchen.  These are great!

Was just telling a friend of mine last night to try these as myself and another buddy who normally do everything from scratch are thrilled we found these.  

Just like @Deb665 they're on my grocery list often in fact picking up some sour cream and chive ones today.  My friend buys the original.

They freeze well too

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Love them but must disagree on freezing them.

When removed from the freezer, there was SO much water in the container that even when drained, they did NOT heat up well at all.  Not good.

Fresh eating only for our family.

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@RespectLife 

Once stirred and then reheated in the microwave or stovetop they were great, not a problem from frozen.

Have done it several times.

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Yes @rockygems123 

That's how I did it as well, but coming from the freezer, there was too much water in it and was not good at all.

I tried freezing them 2x with the same poor result.  It broken down.

I can't have many carbs anymore, but if I bought them again...I would only use them from the fridge.

[shoptilyadropagain]

I prefer homemade but these are a really good alternative.

[twinsister]

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@rockygems123 wrote:

@twinsister 

Let us know what you think and which variety

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@rockygems123 - I definitely will!   

[RetRN]

For one or two people these are great. Quick, easy, and taste good.

[Ainhisg]

@RespectLife I freeze the Bob Evans and Resers mashed potatoes, and yes!  They are watery after freezing!  But what I do is cook them as directed and then stir in instant mashed potato flakes until the consistency is what I want.  You cannot taste the instant mashed potato flakes at all, and the mashed potatoes are then as good as when only refrigerated!  

[RespectLife]

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@Ainhisg wrote:

@RespectLife I freeze the Bob Evans and Resers mashed potatoes, and yes!  They are watery after freezing!  But what I do is cook them as directed and then stir in instant mashed potato flakes until the consistency is what I want.  You cannot taste the instant mashed potato flakes at all, and the mashed potatoes are then as good as when only refrigerated!  

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What a great idea @Ainhisg  !

Thanks for sharing that!  I did/do enjoy the conveniece of them!

I always have Idahoan Mashed flakes...I use it to thicken many soups!

Thanks again!  I never even thought of that!  DUH!!!

[Ainhisg]

@RespectLife I do the same thing--thicken soups with the flakes.