What Is Potatoes, instant and How Can I Use It?

Potatoes, instant rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 26 recipes to cook with it.

Recipes using potatoes, instant

There are 26 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Almost Whole Wheat Bread

Almost whole wheat bread combines whole-wheat flour, bread flour, gluten flour, and instant potato flakes for a soft, fiber-rich bread machine sandwich loaf. The two-thirds whole-grain hybrid that actually rises.

Garbanzo Potato Pancakes

Garbanzo potato pancakes blend chickpea flour, instant potato flakes, grated zucchini, and onion into vegan, gluten-free pancakes that griddle up tender and savory. Five ingredients, 20 minutes start to finish. A protein-packed side or breakfast.

Heavenly Whole Wheat Bread

Whole wheat bread baked in the bread machine with applesauce for moisture and instant potato flakes for tenderness. A soft, high-fiber loaf with no added fat or oil.

Potato & Salmon Bisque

Quick potato and salmon bisque made in the microwave with canned salmon, instant mashed potatoes, chicken broth, and lemon zest. A creamy, no-fuss soup ready in about 15 minutes.

Easy Chilled Cream of Potato Soup

Chilled cream of potato soup made with instant potato flakes and evaporated milk for a velvety-smooth finish. Serve cold or hot in just 30 minutes. A refreshing summer starter for 4.

Cumin Nan

Grilled cumin naan with toasted cumin seeds, garlic, and potato flakes for extra softness. This Indian flatbread cooks on the grill in 5 minutes per side for smoky, charred bubbles.

Cinnamon Twist Coffee Cake1

A layered yeasted coffee cake with potato dough, cinnamon-sugar filling, and chopped almonds. Circles of soft dough are stacked and twisted into a show-stopping breakfast centerpiece glazed with powdered sugar icing.

Cream of Potato Soup (Instant)

Large-batch cream of potato soup made with instant potatoes, bacon, and dry milk powder. A quick, creamy soup for feeding a crowd.

Country Dumpling Dinner

Browned pork ribs braised with tangy sauerkraut and caraway seeds, then crowned with fluffy potato dumplings cooked right on top. A German-American one-pot meal for 12.

Devilish Potato Stacks

Seasoned ground beef and deviled ham patties stacked with creamy cottage cheese mashed potatoes and crispy fried onions, then baked until bubbly. A fun, retro comfort food dinner the whole family will devour.

Halibut Baked with Herbs

Baked halibut with two herb seasoning options: a Mediterranean spice blend or a crispy Parmesan and Rice Chex crust. Dotted with butter and lemon juice, ready to serve.

Potato Garbanzo Gnocchis

Potato garbanzo gnocchi: instant mashed potatoes bound with chickpea and rice flour, deep fried into crispy fritter-style dumplings with garlic and cayenne. Naturally vegan, ready in 15 minutes.

Turkey Potpie

Cubed turkey and mixed vegetables in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with a unique potato flake and Parmesan crust that bakes up flaky and golden. The best way to turn leftover turkey into a showstopper.

Cheesy Lincoln's Birthday Meat Log

Cheesy meat log frosted with mashed potatoes and broiled with sharp cheddar on top. A vintage Lincoln's Birthday party centerpiece, somewhere between meatloaf and a yule log.

Joyce's Potato Wheat Bread

Bread machine recipe. Cooking and preparation times depend on the bread machine used.

Italian Hamburger Deep Dish

Italian-style ground beef casserole layered with oregano mashed potatoes, sliced tomatoes, and melted mozzarella. A budget-friendly deep dish dinner using instant potatoes for a quick weeknight meal.

Low Calorie Irish Colcannon

Lightened-up Irish colcannon using instant potato flakes and skim milk for a fast, low-calorie version of the classic cabbage and potato side. Ready in 20 minutes.

Easy Chunky Potato Soup

Chunky potato soup with diced potatoes, golden sauteed onions, grated carrot, and a hint of dill, thickened with potato flakes for an instant creamy finish. The simple cold-weather one-pot soup.

Almond Potato Cake

This scrumptious cake is made with instant potatoes and ground almonds. It also tastes amazing with a custard sauce on the side.

Golden Fish Fillets

Pan-fried fish fillets coated in instant potato flakes for an extra-crispy golden crust. Mustard in the egg wash adds a subtle kick.

Nacho Cheese Soup

Nacho cheese soup loaded with potatoes, corn, cheddar, and picante sauce. Uses an au gratin potato mix for a shortcut cheese base that's thick and rich.

German Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Buttery and chocolaty. These cookies are soft in the inside and crunchy at the outside. Nobody can resist these yummy bites.

Oat Bread Variation

Bread machine oat bread with mashed potato flakes for extra moisture. Half oat flour, half bread flour, hands-off baking that stays soft for days.

Linda's Easy Potato Bread

Bread machine potato bread using instant potato flakes for a soft, fluffy crumb. Simple ingredients, light crust, and minimal hands-on effort for a 1.5 pound loaf.

Easy Salmon Chowder

Slow cooker salmon chowder with bacon, au gratin potato mix, corn, and a creamy milk base. A shortcut crockpot chowder that uses boxed potatoes for built-in thickening and cheesy flavor.

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