I just got a mother load of these on sale w/coupons for .30 cents a bag.

I generally use them in a bread machine recipe and to thicken homemade potato soup occasionaly.

Anyone got other creative ideas???

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I've never used them/purchased them...maybe google for ideas?

When my grandma was alive she had alzheimers and I took care of her for a while before she needed more medical help and I would use them to thicken up soup because it was way too runny and she would spill it all over herself

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There have been a couple times when I only had a few regular potatoes, so I mixed instant and regular to make enough mashed potatoes for the family.

I use them to make potato patties: I add shredded zucchini, carrot, and finely shredded onion, 1-2 beaten eggs (depending on amount), parmesan cheese and water until it can form patties. Then I lightly fry in canola oil. Ds and dh love these with sour cream and apple sauce.

I also will use them for a quick and easy shepherd's pie, when I don't have leftovers of good ones to use.

We don't like instant ones plain, so I've only ever used them in shepherd's pie. Those are good ideas, though!

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That is the only kind we use.
I do not have the time or inclination to make homemade mashed potatoes.
I season them with salt, pepper & butter, and sometimes a little ranch or garlic seasoning.

Potato Pancakes!

DS loves those!

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I also use them for quick shepherds pie. A pound of cooked ground beef, a can of vegetable beef soup and some instant potatoes. Tada! Shepherds pie!