Do nice frozen mashed potatoes exist?

[EmeraldApples]

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!

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.

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?

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

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.

Not frozen but Idahoan packet mash is bloody lovely 😋

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.

I use the Tesco one. Add extra milk.

but first you would have to peel them ?!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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Idaho mash is actually very tasty in a pinch.

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.