How Do You Make Boxed Idahoan Mashed Potatoes?

On Sep 29, 2022

Instructions

Peel and cut potatoes into 1 inch chunks.
Place the potatoes in a medium pot with cold water.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk with butter until melted and warm.
Once the potatoes are done cooking, drain them through a colander.
Press the potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl (see note about potato ricers below).

any type of grated cheese (mix it in until it melts)
finely chopped fresh herbs
finely chopped spring onions
frozen vegetables (boil them with the potatoes to make very veggie mashed potato !)
mashed roasted garlic
a dollop of pesto, chipotle paste, hummus, etc.
whatever spices you like (Indian-style spices, smoked paprika, nutmeg, etc.)

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Choose the right spud. For classic mashed potatoes, our go-to is the russet.
Salt is your friend. Just like making pasta, this starch needs salt as it cooks, not just at the end.
Ensure even cooking. Wed highly recommend peeling your potatoes.
Do the mash
Heat your dairy
Finish strong.