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Once bubbling away, remove from heat, add 1 cup instant mashed potatoes (2 oz.), and gently fluff with a fork. Pour the beurre blanc over the potatoes and stir to combine.

Add about a 1/4 cup at a time and mash the mixture around until the potatoes have the consistency of Play-Doh, or clay. I used 1 cup of hot water for 1 1/3 cups of potato flakes.

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.