slo's Thursday poll - Instant vs. homemade mashed potatoes

[lucas]

I've never made instant - I only make homemade. They are so easy to make I can't understand why anyone would make instant - I dunno - that's just me.

 

[jimmalru80]

I can't handle the lumps so I go the instant route.

 

[famofsix]

Try doing real with a mixer. You can get the consistency you like. If you like them smooth you can add cream cheese and butter....oh YUMMY

 

[Kimberly815]

I do both. I make instant mashed all the time for DH and I for regular dinners (I think I will be making it tonight actually!) I tend only to make homemade on holidays or on a special Sunday dinner or something like that. We both like both different kinds.

 

[MareQ]

I've never made instant - I only make homemade. They are so easy to make I can't understand why anyone would make instant - I dunno - that's just me.

For the same reason that some people used jarred spaghetti sauce, frozen and canned vegetables, pre sliced and shredded cheese, instant rice, boxed or frozen macaroni and cheese, pre baked and sliced bread and rolls..... convenience.

A sstated DH liked them so I make them only when we're having a quick meal. 5 minutes for instant verses 20 minutes for regular is a big deal for some people.

 

[Pigeon]

Homemade, only. But I make them maybe three times a year as they are such a pain in the neck. But instant aren't worth eating.

 

[Meriweather]

We rarely eat potatoes anymore, so instant for DH and myself (and they taste great!...much better than years ago). We don't keep potatoes around just for us.
Only home made for holidays and large gatherings.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

There's nothing like homemade.

 

[lucas]

I still only make homemade mashed potatoes.

 

[paintnolish]

I don't like instant. They have no texture! Blah!

 

[lorimc]

Sorry, Tater snob here , only homemade.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I make homemade only.
I have an aunt that mixes instant in with her homemade.

 

[tinkerbelt]

Homemade only. They really don't take that long, and the boxed are nasty. Plus the boxed are full of sodium and hydrogenated oils and preservatives - yuck.

 

[lulugirl]

Only homemade in our house!
I'm not a big fan of convenience foods.

 

[MamaLema]

homemade. I don't like the taste of instant.

 

[DISUNC]

double post

 

[DISUNC]

I personally make both.
When I'm pressed for time (which is always) I make instant.
When I have time, especially holidays, I always make homemade.

Same thing here! But the Real MP's have to have some lumps!

I the IDAHOAN brand Instant!!! Really really good!

 

[Talking Hands]

I personally don't make mashed potatoes but my husband makes the best homemade garlic mashed potatoes from scratch. They are to die for. I would never eat instant mashed potatoes.

 

[sugarpie]

Sorry, Tater snob here , only homemade.

I, too, am a tater snob. I've never made instant. It's just too easy to make the real deal.

 

[dizneenut]

99.9% of the time it is homemade. We just all prefer them homemade. I do occasionally make flavored instant mp's (butter & herb) for me & youngest DS. That is once in a blue moon, though.