The direction amounts don't match up with the final outcome. Though the flavor is good, they are way too thick. I always need to add more liquid to them.

We like these instance potatoes. But I gave it a one due to the delivery. The box was completely broken open. I was trying to keep from going to the club. But I had to due to the box being broken open.

I have never bought this brand before, but I was so very surprised at the quality of these instant potatoes, My youngest loves mashed potatoes, I make them all the time, but there are times you run out, and need a back up. These were great, nothing like the product I usually buy. These do not take as much to make a bowl of mashed potatoes, first time using this, I made them way too thick, so I had to thin them out, but let me tell you, I will be buying these from now on. They do make great and tasty tater cakes, the next day. Price for the quality, it is a win in my book.

These instant potatoes have a real potato taste. I was surprised at how good they taste for instant potatoes. No over processed or chemical after taste. They didn't make me swell either which is a good thing because I'm very sensitive to a lot of preservatives and additives.

Follow your instincts. Use milk instead of water. Add garlic or more margarine for your family's preference. We add fresh garlic sometimes or cheese to give these a kick. They are a basic mashed potato and if you follow the basic directions, thats what you'll get: a basic mashed potato meant for large foodservice situations. But if you get creative these can be very flavorful and fast at the same time. Don't be afraid to experiment with these spuds.

We know NOTHING beats real mashed potatoes, but these are the best instant potatoes on the market. Add milk, butter, and seasoning and they are great! I also add the brown gravy mix that I get in the spice isle at Sam's! Great additions...tastes just like KFC, when you do this!

These are sooooo salty. I love salt. I have at least 10 different kinds in my pantry. I add salt to everything. When I make instant mashed potatoes I typically add a bit of salt to the water when it boils to flavor the potatoes. I did this with the first batch and they were inedible. The second batch I added zero salt. Not even to dress the plate. We choked them down but they were still too salty. Not buying these again.

I WAS ALWAYS SKEPTICAL ABOUT BUYING INSTANT MASHED POTATOES, BUT I SAW THESE IN SAMS AND THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE THEM A TRY. MY FAMILY CAN NOT TELL THE DIFFERENC. I ADD GARLIC, SOURCREAM FOR GARLIC MASH, AND CHEDDAR CHEESE WHEN DOING A CHEESE MASH. I ALSO USE TO THICKEN SOUPS AND GRAVEYS AND ON TOP OF MY COTTAGE AND SHEPHERDS PIES.

I had been making the store bought flake potatoes to make for my son because he enjoyed them. After I joined Samsclub, I found these and based on the claims on the box, decided to try them. We were amazed how great these Idahoan potatoes tasted! I always microwave them and it turns out perfectly. I highly recommend them and will never go back to the flakes. Samsclub MUST keep these in stock! Although the directions call for a higher percentage of water than milk, I like to use at least fifty percent milk.

If I get my regular mashed potatoes a little too runny after mashing them up, I'll just add some of these flakes to the bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes to absorb the excess milk/water. I also use these to extend the @ of servings if I run out of potatoes. These are also good on their own.