Instant mashed potatoes are a pantry must-have for a quick side dish, but they often need something extra. Here's an easy way ...

Feel free to prepare them using the directions on the package — just use chicken stock in place of the liquid and add sour cream (1/4 cup of sour cream per 2/3 cup of instant potatoes).

Simply switching out water for milk will make your mashed potatoes richer, creamier, and more full of flavor. Make it even richer by using half-and-half or substituting some or all of the milk for ...

Instant mashed potatoes are "richer" if you add more of one ingredient, a social media user claims. Mash is a comforting British side dish, perfect for cold winter nights.

For this recipe, which is enough for six servings, you’ll need 3 pounds of russet potatoes, sour cream and some pantry staples you probably already have on hand.