Directions
2 Servings: 3/4 cup water; 1/4 tsp salt (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 1 tbsp butter (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 1/3 cup 2% milk (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 3/4 cup flakes. 4 Servings: 1-1/2 cups water; 1/4 tsp salt (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 2 tbsp butter (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 2/3 cup 2% milk (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 1-1/2 cup flakes. 8 Servings: 3 cups water; 1/2 tsp salt (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 4 tbsp butter (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 1-1/3 cups 2% milk (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 3 cups flakes. 20 Servings: 6-2/3 cups water; 1-1/4 tsp salt (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 2/3 cup butter (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 3-1/3 cups 2% milk (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 6-2/3 cups flakes. 42 Servings: 14 cups water; 3-1/2 tsp salt (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 1-1/3 cups butter (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 7 cups 2% milk (Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired, margarine can be substituted for butter, and whole milk or skim milk can be substituted for 2% milk); 14 cups flakes. Stove Top Directions: 1. Heat water, butter and salt just to boiling and remove from heat. 2. Add cold milk. 3. Stir in potato flakes until moistened. Let stand until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork and serve. If potatoes are too thick, stir in a little more milk. If potatoes are thinner than desired, add a few more flakes and stir. Microwave Directions: Place water, milk, butter, and salt in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Heat in microwave on high until hot (approximately 3 minutes for 4 servings). Remove from microwave and stir in potato flakes to moisten. Let stand until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork and serve.