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Ready Mashed Potato recommendations please?

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MargaretinNorthant Tue 17-Sept-24 12:33:06

I never thought I would be asking about something like this, but at 87 I have arthritis in my wrists and hands and shoulders, and peeling potatoes is painful. Has any Gransnetter tried any of the ready mashed types that you can buy? If so would you recommend? I didn't even know there was such a thing until my daughter suggested it, but as she has never tried it herself she couldn't recommend one. I am struggling with feeding the two of us and really don't want to go as far as ready meals yet. Thank you for any help.

veejay Thu 19-Sept-24 13:49:36

BlueBelle

Frozen mash for me
Love ‘Iceland’ frozen mash it’s much much nicer than the powder ones I have used it from other supermarkets too all lovely

I buy Iceland.s frozen mash too.a and I think it's. Still only £1,but the nicest I have bought

MissAdventure Thu 19-Sept-24 14:19:46

Iceland is also my favourite.

My only complaint is that it's such a big bag for the money! smile
Takes up a lot of freezer space.

Vintagegirl Fri 20-Sept-24 05:32:49

Aldi so handy and spares so much hassle. Pop in microwave for couple of minutes then fork thru and another minute or so. I add a bit of butter before serving.

Cardashian Fri 20-Sept-24 19:08:06

Idaho mashed potato mix. Comes in sachets. I used to get it on Amazon but I see a lot of supermarkets now do it. No strain on your wrists as it’s a quick stir and it’s ready. It’s really creamy and tastes very much of the real mash. I would never make my own mash again!

buffyfly9 Sun 22-Sept-24 00:42:57

I said I would come back with the review of the Idaho mash. We had a packet this evening, I took the advice of another poster who advised using milk instead of water and only 400ml. I added some butter to the milk and brought it to the boil and added the potato. It was very nice, a bit dry so next time I will make it with 450m, it has a good consistency and flavour so I will definitely be using it from now on.

MissAdventure Sun 22-Sept-24 11:50:05

Thank you.
I must buy some, I think. smile

mae13 Sun 22-Sept-24 11:55:59

Sainsbury's own frozen mash pellets microwave nicely and have a genuine buttery taste. Some brands have less taste than wallpaper paste.

Greyjoy1953 Mon 23-Sept-24 08:16:09

Frozen pellets from Tesco are brilliant my 805 year old mother used them all the time. DH and I use them too great for topping of shepherds pie no more huge pan to clean. Highly recommend

Tootsy Mon 23-Sept-24 08:25:57

Well, further to my previous message I tried the Idahoan buttery mash on my Shepherds pie. It was so easy and delicious. Thank you to those who recommended it as I had never heard of it before. It will now be added to my Waitrose on-line weekly delivery.

MissAdventure Mon 23-Sept-24 09:16:40

Thank you.
I wonder how it compares in price to the frozen mash...

Grannynannywanny Mon 23-Sept-24 09:48:20

It’s usually around £1.30 in Tesco MissA.

MissAdventure Mon 23-Sept-24 09:50:35

Oh thanks.

4 normal people or 2 greedy ones, sort of size, I presume?

Grannynannywanny Mon 23-Sept-24 09:56:45

2 generous( ok greedy!) adult portions. It’s tasty with some butter and spring onions or shredded cooked cabbage mixed through it although it’s tasty just plain.

MissAdventure Mon 23-Sept-24 10:08:28

Oh I'll definitely get some, then.
I often put bits away in the cupboard, sooner than the frozen version, just so it takes up less room.

I was recommended some microwave sausages, 1 min micro 1 min rest.
Handy for my boy to have, sooner than nothing. smile

jd79 Fri 04-Oct-24 14:19:50

Not really to do with what best 'fake' mash there is but it might make someone smile. Many, many years ago married to my first husband I realised I had some how run out of potatoes apart from a couple of smallish ones. Speaking to a friend of my problem she said 'use some Smash' I'd seen the ad but had never bought any, he always made comments when he saw the ad. She kindly let me have some of hers she used as a 'stand by'. Then she said 'Just a little tip cook the couple of potatoes you have and mash them with the Smash but don't make them perfectly smooth. My husband ate his meal said it was nice but the potatoes were a bit lumpy. No I didn't feel guilty at all as I hadn't said it was real potato. I did smile though. 😉