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Top these instant mashed potatoes with a bit of parsley and no one would guess they weren't homemade!
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The Best Instant Mashed Potatoes (Recipe)

Why put all that time and effort into making homemade mashed potatoes, when you can make instant mashed potatoes that taste just as good? A must-try recipe!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 235kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock, or veggie broth or stock
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup potato flakes

Instructions

  • Add broth, butter, and salt to a small pot, bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Add sour cream and potato flakes, stir with a fork, then let them sit until all the liquid gets absorbed.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 846mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.3mg