I’ve never thought too much of instant potatoes since making mashed potatoes from scratch is so easy. But I do keep a box in my pantry to use as a thickening agent for chili and other dishes, as well as a starter for some really good rolls. The makers of Hungry Jack mashed potatoes put out a call for other recipes recently, and those who responded sent in some really clever ways to make the most of instant potato flakes. Now, it’s your turn to decide whose is the best.
And it’s not just the instant potatoes. Hungry Jack, as we all know, makes some pretty good pancake mix. And readers sent in some creative ways to use it beyond making pancakes.
Here’s a sample of the entries in the Use Up the Box Recipe and Essay Contest.
* Beef N Cheddar Tater Boats (mashed potato category).
* Sweet and Savory Monte Cristo Crepes (pancake mix category).