Get Some Instant Mashed Potatoes

[Floogeldy]

When you start to make them, put some cumin, paprika, chili powder, onion powder and a bullion cube in the water.

Now you're going to have some instant mashed Mexican potatoes! Goody goody goody!

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[BikeWriter]

1. Hmm, why not add some drained corn, diced peppers, and chicken, too?

[Floogeldy]

4. Cook the chicken separately and add it later, if you want

Hey, you just gave me an idea. Then we could fry the Mexican chicken-taters into cakes in the skillet and throw some cheese on top.

I think we are on to something!



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[BikeWriter]

7. The same ingredients could make some kick ass casseroles!

[Floogeldy]

10. Oh Yea!

Mexican Potato Chicken Casserole!

Quick. Call Hunt-Wesson!!!! Just cut me in for half, m'kay?



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[BikeWriter]

17. Hey, that works for me, Bro! :-)

[diddlysquat]

2. Thanks, Floogeldy! Sounds great.

[Floogeldy]

5. I did it once and it was good

Kinda takes the place of rice.

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[purr]

3. Going to try that

Sounds really good.. thanks!!

[Floogeldy]

6. I like BikeWriter's idea, too

Throw in some veggies and chicken, or something after the potatoes are made.

Some people might not like the consistency, though, I guess.

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[BikeWriter]

9. I thnk it would be a great direction to go with casseroles, Pard.

It doesn't sound too unhealthy either.

[bridgit]

8. we use garlic & season potato flakes...

:thumbsup: your recipe sounds yummy too :thumbsup:

[Floogeldy]

11. Oops!

I forgot garlic. :blush:

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[Jara sang]

12. Barbara's makes the best instant mashed potatoes.

I've tried a lot of different brands, Barbara's taste almost real.

[Wilber_Stool]

13. A lot of people laugh

when you tell them you eat instant 'taters. If you make them almost firm enough and wait a few minuets, then add some more dry, they will get little lumps. Just like real ones.
Don't ever try to make little balls deep fry them though. They fall apart. A real mess.

[Floogeldy]

14. I commend you, sir . . .

. . . for attempting to fry instant mashed potato balls. Sounds delicious. But I will take your word that it does not work. Thanks for saving me the trouble.

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[Wilber_Stool]

19. Yeah

I thought it would be good but they literally dissolve in the fat. You have to through the whole mess out.

[tyedyeto]

15. Why not cook real potatoes and add what you want to them???

Instant ones are so gross :puke:


Edit: grammar

[Floogeldy]

16. Details, details . . . .

Honestly, it is getting more and more difficult to find a good fresh potato that hasn't started turning green under the skin and is way too sweet.

Not to mention the fact that I'M TOO LAZY to make real mashed potatoes. ;)

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[tyedyeto]

18. The green ones were picked too early...

stores have to let them 'ripen' like they do bananas. I never buy potatoes in a bag...always pick them out of the bin. Instant ones SUCK big time!!!

[evlbstrd]

20. I'm with you.

Potatoes saved, and almost killed, my people.

[ahem]

21. I agree with you.

completely!

[Floogeldy]

22. Then the potatoes in my local stores were picked too early.

What am I supposed to do? Eh? :shrug:

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[evlbstrd]

23. Be picky?

Sorry, had to do it.
And potatoes are dug. Out of dirt. eeew.

[ahem]

24. To each their own, but if it I couldn't find

any decent potatoes, I'd skip the mashed potatoes. I just can't stand instant.

But hey, if you like the spud flakes, so be it :)

[evlbstrd]

25. That was just a tease,

I love potatoes. They are nature's most perfect food.