Idahoan Baby Reds flavored mashed potatoes Review

I tried these at Costco one day from the ladies that hand out samples.  It always tastes good in the store, but different when you get it home.

But they're pretty good.  They couldn't be easier to prepare.  Boil 2 cups of water, pour in a 4.1 ounce package of flakes, stir, let sit for 5 minutes, serve. 

There is artificial butter in these flakes so even though it doesn't say so, I add a pat or 2 of real butter to mask the artificial taste.

Otherwise the potatoes are tasty and different.  They have bits of the red skin mixed in with them and it gives them an interesting look and a little bit of a lumpy texture.  But not in a bad way.  My husband likes these and usually I make mashed potatoes from scratch, so I guess that says something!   I would still rather eat real mashed potatoes but these are good for a quick meal.