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.

[rockyracoon]

I like Idahoan mash, but not sure I'd use it on a Cottage Pie. I just use it as a stand by if I really fancy some mash but have no time to make it.

[EdmundD]

I regularly cook an Indian flavoured cottage pie (recipe courtesy of Rick Stein) and always use packet mash for ease flavoured with turmeric. It will be fine.

[gingejbee]

We've used it on a fish pie and the result was fine...it's also good with grainy mustard added, or creamed horseradish or chives...just like "real" potato!

[LadyCG]

I'll give it a go - that's the only way to find out if it's worth using when I don't have time to make the real thing.

[237SJ]

I use it if I`m mashing potato for a pie or something and I don`t quite have enough - saves boiling more potato and starting all over again. I wish they would sell it in big boxes though like they do in the US as a packet doesn`t go very far.

[TheWinner]

237SJ Smash is better size wise. Make a little or a lot, and also use as a thickener if making cheese and onion pie.