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Do nice frozen mashed potatoes exist?

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EmeraldApples · 11/02/2025 15:12

And if so where do I get them?

I always mean well with cooking shepherds pie but due to having arthritis in my wrists and being a bit of a crap cook... this is the bit I struggle with😬

No judgement please!

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Bjorkdidit · 12/02/2025 03:45

I don't like the Idaho one, I did like Sainsburys own brand but it's changed from powder to flakes and its not as nice. I'm going to investigate frozen mash next time I need it.

HauntedPencil · 11/02/2025 18:31

Idaho mash is actually very tasty in a pinch.

Portakalkedi · 11/02/2025 18:20

Agree with Idaho mash in packets, it's lovely, just add boiling water. Much nicer than how I remember Smash

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CurlewKate · 11/02/2025 18:16

I think the Idaho dried stuff is much nicer than any frozen I've tried. But I have an attachment for my stick blender that makes incredible mash.

ChristmasFluff · 11/02/2025 18:08

Another Tesco vote - I add a bit of butter after microwaving. I prefer it to my own!

Zanzara · 11/02/2025 17:54

Aldi used to do one, that was nice.

I find adding a spoonful of Maille Dijon mustard to any mashed potato cheers it up no end.

Otherwise OP I buy a big M&S cottage pie when they have them in and keep it in the freezer for a standby. Before putting it in the oven I cover the top with some of their extra mature cheddar cheese, grated, (the large blocks especially are terrific value), and a few fat slices of tomato. Delicious, and not much work (you could buy ready grated cheese for ease).

Needmorelego · 11/02/2025 17:51

I get mine from Iceland. I always add butter (well marg) and cheese.
Yummy 😋

Escapaid · 11/02/2025 17:43

Another vote for the Tesco ones. Delicious and no need to add anything.

username299 · 11/02/2025 17:41

DoloresODonovan · 11/02/2025 17:30

but first you would have to peel them ?!

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You can buy peeled potatoes but mash with skins is nice.

Topseyt123 · 11/02/2025 17:34

We often have the Tesco one. It's nice, especially if you add a bit more butter, salt and pepper as it cooks.

I've also had Aldi ones, which were fine too. I also added butter, salt and pepper of my own.

We've had co-op ones too, which were surprisingly good.

DoloresODonovan · 11/02/2025 17:33

TeapotCollection · 11/02/2025 17:27

Not frozen but Idahoan packet mash is bloody lovely 😋

I came on to say this - not to use so much wter, we go up to 400
also buy from Amazon when its available at £1 not £1.50 as it has escalated
to now! so we buy in bulk

TwentyTwentyFive · 11/02/2025 17:32

TeenagersAngst · 11/02/2025 16:42

Can't remember the last time I made my own mash. Most of the frozen supermarket ones are absolutely fine - add some milk/butter of your own for extra deliciousness. Takes a few mins in the microwave and no faffing or lumpy mash!

Agreed! I don't understand when people say that home made tastes better or that none of them taste good it's literally the same ingredients as I'd use if I were peeling the potatoes and mashing them at home. Life's too short to mash potatoes.

Coffeeishot · 11/02/2025 17:30

wingsspan · 11/02/2025 15:16

Just get the refrigerated ones?

This mash direct or similar, morrisons usually have them on special they taste nice.

DoloresODonovan · 11/02/2025 17:30

username299 · 11/02/2025 15:40

Do you have a stick blender? You can buy a mashed potato attachment.

but first you would have to peel them ?!

Mynewnameis · 11/02/2025 17:29

I use the Tesco one. Add extra milk.

Heronwatcher · 11/02/2025 17:28

The one from COOK was amazing! Far better than mine (I’m not a bad cook but these were something else).

www.cookfood.net/products/creamy-mash?srsltid=AfmBOorCKS8BJBLui8MXqji0jDl5da3IWjxw3c3HNexlwRJY0fa20fFt

I have heard that baking potatoes for ages and then just scooping out the middles works too.

TeapotCollection · 11/02/2025 17:27

Not frozen but Idahoan packet mash is bloody lovely 😋

YourWinter · 11/02/2025 17:16

I always have frozen mash, usually from Morrisons or Waitrose. The only one I didn’t like as much was the Aldi one, though I’m not sure what was different.

I wondered if Morrisons had reduced the size of the pieces because I used to use 10 for a single helping and now its usually 12.

GRCP · 11/02/2025 17:12

Get the refrigerated trays of mash - they're lovely (and you can freeze them)

wwyd2021medicine · 11/02/2025 17:00

DH said my home made mashed potato was much nicer than any of the bought ones we tried.
Heat up with a bit of butter after it's defrosted.
Maybe ask someone to mash a batch to freeze?

Lorrymum · 11/02/2025 16:57

Sainsbury's is fine, add a knob of butter.
I hate making mash potatoes and if I find even a small lump it makes me want to retch.

Isseywith2witchycats · 11/02/2025 16:49

I get the cathedral cheesy mash from Iceland like other people I add some butter to it while heating

jackstini · 11/02/2025 16:46

Tesco here too
So worth it for non-aching wrists!

riverislandjeans · 11/02/2025 16:45

A Tesco recommendation for the Tesco ones! I also add a little of my own milk half way through microwaving

Cunningfungus · 11/02/2025 16:44

queenvelux · 11/02/2025 15:55

Aunt Bessie frozen mash is potatoes, milk and salt. Just like you would make at home. It's nice. Sometimes I add some extra butter, to make it even nicer!

This is what we use but I find recently that the taste has changed a bit and it’s more like Smash/powdered mash - I need to add salt, butter and a bit of cream.

Also - why the bloomin heck did they change from the bigger round discs to tiny little cubes!!! A pain in the bum counting them out - 1st world problems lol

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