Idahoan Mash

[LadyCG]

Is it really all it's cracked up to be? Would it suffice on a cottage pie for example or should I just make regular mash from scratch?

I have one pack of Idahoan Mash in the cupboard and a big tub of celeriac purée in the freezer. Do you think that would pass for a topping on a cottage pie? I'm working all day today and don't want to take too much time out prepping dinner.

Thanks.

[maggiebee]

I'd try in out LCG, nothing to lose and it might be tasty. I love throwing odd things together.

[bednobs]

it is ok as mash as a side if you eat it quickly (it goes cold quickly) but i'm not sure about making it then baking it

[Sqad]

It's bloody fabulous and yes to all your questions.

[LadyCG]

Me too, and I don't really want to send OH out to buy loads of ingredients when he's mad busy trying to get all the rooms and skirtings painted ready for carpets on Tuesday.

[LadyCG]

Sorry, my previous post was to Maggie.

Thank you, Sqad. I know you have discerning tastes so it can't be bad at all.

I normally add an egg yolk or two and some grated cheese to my homemade mash to firm it up so I will do the same here if I decide to go with the cheat's version.

[Sqad]

Bit of Cheddar on the top before putting it inthe oven to brown.

[Sqad]

Lady CG.....excellent.

[Bazile]

^^^
Why not -thats what slaves are for , innit

[Bazile]

Mine was in respect to 1208

[LadyCG]

The boys love my cottage pie and homemade gravy :-)

Bazile, we have a deal in that I'm doing paid work (and I really need to do as much as I can conceivably cope with) and he takes care of all other business. He doesn't mind being my run-around ;)

[LadyCG]

I'll do the cooking though...

[TheWinner]

Yes; we add some butter. Once it's made up, treat it as normal mashed potato. The only thing I would add, is use it all the same day.

[tiggerblue10]

I've seen Idahoan mash mentioned on AB before. Is it a packet mix like Smash and what makes it better? I used smash in the past it it didn't mix well or taste nice.

I always have a pack of frozen mash in my freezer for a quick fix ;o)

[Bazile]

Not going for bare flooring LcG ?

[gingejbee]

We rarely had mashed potato (too much faff for something so simple!) until sqad recommended it some months ago...now we have it quite often. Really good product...when you make it, allow to stand for a few minutes then give it a 30-second microwave blast to bring it back to "nice and hot".

[barry1010]

Trigger, yes, it is a packet that you add boiling water to. Sainsbury sells it https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/idahoan-buttery-mash-109g?utm_medium=cpc&catalogId=10241&productId=1121220&utm_campaign=15424330555&storeId=10151&gclid=CjwKCAiA9aKQBhBREiwAyGP5lfQE792UPf9ddr7vlUEtpt2XkFzTTegoVf9AWCAsilNzWGY7b_JwWRoCGxUQAvD_BwE&langId=44&utm_source=Google&;krypto=S3nb2ALn5SF7d6rZ9BFvXbQC38PZTEYFbKiuLWUtKHzMWif5BaDibmFzkPE6EfTa1HyYeZxPsgcMXZ9awlXvcS9RANb%2FMoLQ2F5hfJaGoXWUaHtICYz%2Bj1mYOCKvbY5FfstfbX4ovSxI%2FyGvjhIgKqpTAO4fYG%2FoCkdiKEsKmRi%2FCddhrRYYs38lxXbTeUlbbPu51Xr2ZB2YJ%2BaVsHZRcJHPi8E%2B1mVA4oP2%2FUo%2BGbxFF881oi5Wu%2Fg9l%2Fmj1syDSTAJ1mp0wOXZcVieGyDHF1aqfYYhPHxiG%2BQvhk7oKaoQg9oDXKDNybb%2BlTTbfAAVnXseWH24E2B6JjyqNzQEr4mNic8Fb%2Fe%2FqsBF1ZBYWZmGnBATOv%2Bz2ojKLuL6bErXZbZvaaoybsVLf9aDBfiapxXrKZifLLfJ6oyMcqDD%2Fe19TVFG3%2BUG9Sq9VsasOV0Awm9h2Ea1OWWQjacp%2FUyazWdpMq7HhCYmZ95bp1SOKvocloqvml4ys4pRaM94h5zfNnhWFGHNHXL3jn3C4eohLQ%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fidahoan-buttery-mash-109g

[TheWinner]

tiggerblue10, it's like Smash. Just kept in the cupboard for days like LadyCG has described.

[LadyCG]

Not in the sitting room and upstairs, Bazile. Hallway is white-washed chevron oak and kitchen / diner / utility is tiled.

I'm only thinking of using it for cottage pie or fish pie, gingejbee, as I've never served mash as a side. It'll be made up as per packet instructions and then go into the oven.

[tiggerblue10]

Thanks, might give it a go then. Hope it tastes better than Smash.

[TheWinner]

Tiggerblue10 - it doesn't, - it's just handy if you are desperate!