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Packaged potato side dishes: top picks
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Best overall Betty CrockerBetty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes, 5.5 oz Box
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
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Best for flavor IdahoanIdahoan Baby Red Mashed Potatoes, 4 oz (Pack of 6)
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
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Best budget pick Hungry JackHungry Jack Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes, 13.75 oz
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
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Best au gratin Betty CrockerOregon Au Gratin Potatoes, 4.9 oz Box
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
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Best for cheddar bacon flavor KnorrKnorr Potato Cheddar-Bacon, 4.6 oz
Scalloped potatoes with cheddar and bacon flavor; a quick, savory side dish.
- Bold cheddar bacon taste
- Quick prep
- Versatile side
- Can be salty
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Best value multi-pack IdahoanIdahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, 4 oz (Pack of 8)
Classic buttery mashed potatoes in convenient single-serve packets; great for stocking up.
- Consistent quality
- Convenient single servings
- Buttery taste
- Packaging waste
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Best natural option Bob's Red MillBobs Red Mill Potato Flakes, 24 oz
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