Ready Mashed Potato recommendations please?

Pantglas2

I’m on a mission to limit UPFs and these products are a nightmare so I’ll stick to the old advert and get laughed at!

“…and they peel them with their metal knives” 😂

I also try to avoid UPF, so was a little worried seeing this post as I always have a bag of Sainsburys frozen mashed potato in freezer - mainly for granddaughter.
Just checked ingredients and it says potato, milk, butter, salt and pepper, so presume this is ok, maybe a processed food but not UPF.

I buy the chilled ready made mash from Asda, as my wrists are weak. The ingredients are: potato, milk, butter, salt and pepper, therefore I can't tell the difference. I microwave it for 2 minutes per portion, couldn't be easier. It is also useful for cottage pie or similar toppings.

I like Morrisons sweet potato mash, recommend it 👍

1summer

Pantglas2

I’m on a mission to limit UPFs and these products are a nightmare so I’ll stick to the old advert and get laughed at!

“…and they peel them with their metal knives” 😂

I also try to avoid UPF, so was a little worried seeing this post as I always have a bag of Sainsburys frozen mashed potato in freezer - mainly for granddaughter.
Just checked ingredients and it says potato, milk, butter, salt and pepper, so presume this is ok, maybe a processed food but not UPF.

That one sounds ideal with exactly the ingredients in my own mash😋

This has been a bit of a revelation to me. I remember mum having Smash occasionally though. Also remembered that Delia Smith mentioned frozen mash in one of her cook books,
I shall have to scout out the supermarkets. Thanks for the tips.

Thank you Squiffy I shall get some in.

Pantglas2

I’m on a mission to limit UPFs and these products are a nightmare so I’ll stick to the old advert and get laughed at!

“…and they peel them with their metal knives” 😂

May I ask, what is a ‘ UPF’?

I also recommend the Idahoan varieties. They really are quite delicious.

Daddima

Pantglas2

I’m on a mission to limit UPFs and these products are a nightmare so I’ll stick to the old advert and get laughed at!

“…and they peel them with their metal knives” 😂

May I ask, what is a ‘ UPF’?

Stands for Ultra Processed Food.

A vote for frozen mash. Microwave & stir in a knob of butter. It's fine & no effort.

I can recommend Idahoan mashed potatoes. I always have both the buttery and the cheese varieties in my cupboard.
Just yesterday I topped a shepherd's pie with the buttery mash.

I buy Iceland frozen mash but add butter but I have found all the frozen ones good.
I also buy potato waffles with fried tomato or egg they make a good meal.

* MargaretinNorthant* a potato in it’s jacket microwaved makes very good mash if you want to stick with fresh potatoes.

Alternatively cooked in the oven if you have other things on the go. You could also cook potatoes in batches and freeze in portions.

I buy frozen jacket potatoes, too.
More coat effective than fresh potatoes which don't seem to last these days.

The McCain ones come in a packet of four, but I much, much prefer the ones in a bag of 8.

For some reason, they taste very much better, plus they're bigger, and better value than the four packs.

I used Smash occasionally years ago and have bought frozen mash too but not for ages.

As cooking becomes more of a chore and not a pleasure, I've bought M&S or Waitrose chilled mash.
I'll look for Idaho mash, thank you to those who recommended it.

really don't want to go as far as ready meals yet.
Oh, I'm not proud, I let Charlie Bigham prepare the whole lot for me sometimes, although not every night.

M&S for me. They also do a cheesy mash.

Waitrose cheesy mash found in the chiller section is delicious, and plenty for the two of us.

I haven’t used Smash for decades, but I imagine it must have improved over the years!

Lidl luxury mashed potato is real comfort food and I love it. Of course my own freshly prepared mash is better , but Lidl's is a brilliant substitute, and a lot less work! Four minutes in the microwave and it's ready to be indulged in. Try it with sausages, appropriate veg and rich thick gravy.

When Smash first came on the market my brother insisted that it tasted disgusting and refused to eat it. When it came time to serve dinner, my SiL served Smash to the children and herself from a Pyrex dish. The Smash she served to my brother she put in a saucepan first. He never knew the difference.

"You wouldn't catch me eating that muck!"
One of those people.

Love Idaho mash add plenty of butter

NannyInTheKitchen

I always keep a packet of Idahoan buttery mash in the cupboard for when I run out of potatoes (just add boiling water). I sometimes think it tastes better than mine, but my Husband can tell the difference usually. 'Smash' was the forerunner years ago, but I have not tried it for years. You can also buy frozen mash, or fresh packs in the ready meals isle.

I second this. I am not a fan of heavily processed food but this brand certainly hits the spot.

Amazon Fresh. £1.20 for a good portion. I use these when I’m running late

Love a bit of “Smash”. You can buy it in tubs and just scoop out what you need however I make mine with a mix of water, milk and butter… might try the frozen stuff as others have suggested.

Frozen mashed potato is a winner for me! I have 10 pieces for one portion size, straight on the plate, cover and microwave for three minutes while the main meal cooks. Fresh broccoli or frozen peas can cook on the same plate at the same time, spinach only needs a minute. Can add a smidge of butter and seasoning before pulling it together with a fork.

I dislike the Aldi one, their seasoning seems wrong, my definite favourite is Morrison’s, with Waitrose behind it simply because I don’t think they can justify the higher price.