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Top rated packaged potato side dishes

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  1. Best overall

    Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes, 5.5 oz Box

    4.6/5 $1-$3

    Classic creamy scalloped potato mix ready in minutes; affordable and consistently praised for flavor and texture.

    • Easy to prepare
    • Creamy and flavorful
    • Very affordable
    • Contains artificial flavors
  2. Best for flavor

    Idahoan Baby Red Mashed Potatoes, 4 oz (Pack of 6)

    4.5/5 $10-$15

    Fluffy mashed potatoes with real butter and cream taste; a popular side for quick meals.

    • Rich buttery flavor
    • Quick to make
    • Good value multi-pack
    • Small serving size per packet
  3. Best budget pick

    Hungry Jack Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 oz

    4.5/5 $3-$5

    Large canister of instant mashed potatoes with a smooth, buttery taste; great value for families.

    • Large quantity
    • Smooth and creamy
    • Budget-friendly
    • Sodium content is high
  4. Best au gratin

    Oregon Au Gratin Potatoes, 4.9 oz Box

    4.4/5 $2-$4

    Cheesy au gratin potato mix with a crispy topping; a favorite for holiday dinners.

    • Cheesy and rich
    • Crispy breadcrumb topping
    • Easy to bake
    • Takes longer to prepare
  5. Best for cheddar bacon flavor

    Knorr Potato Cheddar-Bacon, 4.6 oz

    4.3/5 $2-$3

    Scalloped potatoes with cheddar and bacon flavor; a quick, savory side dish.

    • Bold cheddar bacon taste
    • Quick prep
    • Versatile side
    • Can be salty
  6. Best value multi-pack

    Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, 4 oz (Pack of 8)

    4.4/5 $12-$16

    Classic buttery mashed potatoes in convenient single-serve packets; great for stocking up.

    • Consistent quality
    • Convenient single servings
    • Buttery taste
    • Packaging waste
  7. Best natural option

    Bobs Red Mill Potato Flakes, 24 oz

    4.5/5 $6-$8

    Minimally processed potato flakes with no additives; ideal for making mashed potatoes from scratch.

    • Simple ingredients
    • Gluten-free
    • Versatile for recipes
    • Requires butter and milk

Buying advice

Consider your preferred texture (creamy vs. chunky), flavor profile (buttery, cheesy, or plain), and preparation time. Boxed mixes are quick; flakes offer more control. Check sodium content if on a low-salt diet. Multi-packs save money if you cook often.

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