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 December 20, 2006
Reviewer: Marguerite in Pennsylvania |
| OH... MY... GOODNESS. No words. This product is THAT good. Almost exactly like the real thing, even without any doctoring at all. Or for an extra boost, try adding mashed cauliflower. Even my husband couldn't tell the difference! Word of warning, though: do not prepare this product in the microwave, despite what the package says. It seems to change the flavor, so follow the stove-top directions instead. |
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| 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. |
September 30, 2006
Reviewer: Darlene in Oregon |
| Although these don't have a strong potato flavor, I found the Classic flavor light and delicious. The texture was good and they made great potato patties. Best of all, the effect on my BGL was so minimal, I ate an entire pouch (there are 2 in a package) in one sitting and stayed under 100. |
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| 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. |
June 07, 2007
Reviewer: debra in Wisconsin |
| I have lost over 100# and am an advocate of the low carb diet. I have maintained weight loss easily for apprx 10 yrs. by watching carbs. These mashed potatoes don't taste like mom's homemade BUT if you are on a low carb diet and crave mashed pots, these are addicting!!!! I love the original flavor but find I need to add a little water. |
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August 20, 2007
Reviewer: syreeta in Ohio |
| I loved this product. It was just like regular mashed potatoes. I ate this on induction and had no gains... I actually lost 4 pounds after I had been stalled for about a week. I added crushed garlic and cheddar cheese to add more flavor to this dish. Make sure you eat as soon as you finish cooking. They cook up quick and taste great with just butter. The texture is smooth. It can be gritty if you don't mix it well. Also, don't forget to add the heavy whipped cream it goes to help with the texture. This has been a saving grace on Atkins. |
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January 08, 2007
Reviewer: Lee in Arizona |
| Delicious. After going without mashed potatoes for 4 years, this was a real treat. I added butter and sour cream, just as I used to do with regular mashed potatoes - yum! |
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January 07, 2009
Reviewer: Rolf in Virginia |
| On its own, not so good, could not eat it...BUT... used with one mashed, whole cauliflower(including leaves and all), and mixed together, it's the best thing ever.
Use one pouch per one medium sized cauliflower. If head is very large,use less of the head or use two pouches.
The perfect low carb mashed "potatoes". |
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September 16, 2009
Reviewer: A customer in New York |
| They're delicioso!! A must have staple in the pantry. |
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August 23, 2009
Reviewer: Rebecca in Alabama |
| I haven't made these by themselves. I have however, used them to give my mashed cauliflower a better taste. Steam your cauliflower with salt, pepper. Drain, put it back on the stove in the hot pot to dry out a little. Add heavy cream, butter and 1/8 -1/4 cup of the Instant Mashers. OMG!! It completely changes the taste of the cauliflower and makes it so close to real homemade mashed potatoes. I've done the same thing using instant mashed potato flakes and you will not believe the difference it makes. Everyone tries to make it seem that mashed cauliflower is "just like mashed potatoes", but believe me, it is not. When you add the small amount of either instant flakes or Instant Mashers, it really does taste almost the same. So delicious, and so good for you too!! Using either, I can eat all I want and not feel I'm eating carbs. |
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July 27, 2009
Reviewer: Tracey in Ohio |
| Love, love, love the original mashers! They are as close to mashed potatoes as you can get and I just can't stop buying them!!!! |
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July 05, 2009
Reviewer: Robert in Georgia |
| I like this stuff. I am a genuine low-carber, but I like having mashed potatoes now and again. Instant Mashers do a pretty good job of handling my potato cravings, without going crazy on excessive carbs. I will admit instant mashed potatoes of any type, aren't as good as freshly mashed real potatoes, but Instant Mashers is as good as any other type of boxed instant mashed potatoes. These are the only mashed potato alternative that have an acceptable carb count. All the other instant potatoes are carb-humongous. The taste is fine, the consistency is fine. Sometimes I mix them with mashed cauliflower. With some salt, and lots of butter, they are quite tasty, methinks. |
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July 05, 2009
Reviewer: Kathy in Louisiana |
| I keep a package of the Instant Mashers in my pantry. My husband and I enjoy the ease of use and the taste of the Mashers. I will occasionally add sour cream, paprika and/or other spices, but enjoy them as prepared. |
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May 15, 2009
Reviewer: Annamarie in Tennessee |
| WOW! What a surprise!!! I AM the biggest non-believer in the world so you can take this review to the "bank". My husband and I have been trying to get back into shape and have been on the low carb track. I have used this method far ahead of Dr. Atkins and such. I'm 65 and I did this with great success when I was a teenager actually. I called it my "no white stuff" diet. I'm just one of those types that do better on protein I guess. However, our daughter is haunted by the desire for carbs. (she has been diagnosed as Pre-diabetic) I have been trying to find meals that would be enjoyable for all three of us. Enter the Instant Mashers! We all three really liked the flavor and look of this product. The taste is unbelievably "potato". The only non-plus is there is a little "graininess" texture after taste/feel in your mouth. I made them too early before serving so they were already a little dry. I can add a little more H2* next time and that may take care of the after taste texture but I have to say this product is just amazing! I ordered the Classic Flavor 5.9 oz. only just to give it a try, thinking the plain had to be the best test as all the other flavored choices had to be a step up. (I figured I could use my own cheese or sour cream etc.) If you have a little carb craver at your table, don't say a word and serve these. I'm guessing had we not know these were "fake" we would have just thought they were a little dry! A Cannon, TN |
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April 13, 2009
Reviewer: Susan in New Jersey |
| Fabulous! Very easy, and best instant potatoes I've ever had! |
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March 08, 2009
Reviewer: nancy in California |
| I have this with steak or chicken. I am on a low carb diet life style to maintain my weight and until now I have never been able to have mashed potatoes. These are wonderful. Add extra butter and you are set. I love this product!! I will always have these in my home now! Great product! |
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January 15, 2009
Reviewer: Denise in Oregon |
| Just like the real thing! |
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December 30, 2008
Reviewer: Chad in Texas |
| OMG...Tastes just like the real deal. I read the label several times while enjoying them with my steak just to make sure I didn't misread it. 5 stars!! |
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December 05, 2008
Reviewer: Debra in Maine |
| I missed potatoes so much and these are so delicious. They really satisfied my potato craving. |
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November 19, 2008
Reviewer: A customer in New York |
| These have been a lifesaver! I've never been able to get into the mashed cauliflower thing, and sometimes you just need a quick side. These don't taste like real mashed potatoes, but they do taste like real instant mashed potatoes. A huge hit at my house and great as an occasional side dish. |
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November 07, 2008
Reviewer: Stephanie in New York |
| If you've been missing mashed pot's ... this is the answer. Tastes a little different of course, but amazingly similar and such a comfort food! Original is yummmm-o |
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September 22, 2008
Reviewer: Craig in Florida |
| Almost as good as the real thing. With some bacon and cheese I will take these any day. |
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August 28, 2008
Reviewer: Mayra in Florida |
| Mashed potatoes are my downfall when it comes to a low carb way of eating. These instant mashers keep me on track. I love this stuff and it's also good for thickening things like soup or as a binder for meatloaf. So happy I found this product. I can't do without it. |
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July 30, 2008
Reviewer: Kenneth in South Carolina |
| Unbelievable. Cannot believe they are low carb. Tastes like the real thing. I just ordered my second batch. (Tried 1 box first and now am ordering 5). I highly recommend anyone who loves mashed potatoes but is on a low carb diet to try these. I use the classic and doctor them up.(1st time with garlic, 2nd time with horseradish and sour creme.) |
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June 19, 2008
Reviewer: Rena in Indiana |
| These Instant Mashers are a great substitute for mashed potatoes. The trick is to make them with chicken broth instead of water. Very good. Rena |
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June 08, 2008
Reviewer: Denise in Vermont |
| Excellent!!! Very tasty as I add chicken broth and other essentials to make it even more tastier. I would recommend you try all the flavors. |
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June 03, 2008
Reviewer: Howard in Pennsylvania |
| Not quite the same as regular potatoes, but tastes good and are a lower carb alternative. |
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May 05, 2008
Reviewer: Nancy in Pennsylvania |
| Great low carb option. |
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March 14, 2008
Reviewer: susan in Alabama |
| Just like the real thing. I don't miss potatoes at all. Made with a little half and half and butter, these are delicious. |
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March 13, 2008
Reviewer: WANDA in Indiana |
| Tried the plain Instant Mashers and was pleasantly surprised to find that they tasted just like regular mashed potatoes and the carb count was so much lower than real potatoes we didn't feel guilty. We will be trying the other flavors next. |
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February 29, 2008
Reviewer: Gary in Pennsylvania |
| Excellent - prepared properly and served with butter is a substitute for regular potatoes. |
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February 22, 2008
Reviewer: Larry in Pennsylvania |
| These are really good. I like them, since I can't have real thing. |
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February 18, 2008
Reviewer: Laura in Missouri |
| I fully expected to be disappointed by the taste of these potatoes, but I LOVED them!!! I've ordered the Garlic, and the Sour Cream flavors to try also. I would have ordered more Classic Flavor, but they are out of stock :( |
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February 15, 2008
Reviewer: Esther in New Jersey |
| I love this product. It tastes and feels like it was made from fresh potatoes. The taste is great. |
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February 02, 2008
Reviewer: Amelia in Florida |
| I ordered the plain instant mashers and they have made low carbing much easier at dinner time. I can still have my protein (meat, chicken, fish), green veggies, and ... mashers! They are great plain, but they are also very good with parmesian or cheddar cheese added to them. They have made my life easier. |
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February 01, 2008
Reviewer: BF in Hawaii |
| Great potato taste. Aside from the very slight mealy texture afterwards, this is a great dish. I cannot believe the protein it has and the Low Carbs--forget the mashed/mock potatoes using cauliflower! |
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January 09, 2008
Reviewer: H. Christopher in Washington |
| We like the garlicky Parmesan and sour cream and chives versions the best. They all make a good side dish with all of the foods we have tried. They are also easy to make. To further cut down on cholesterol and saturated fat we use smart balance instead of the butter called out. Works just fine. |
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December 31, 2007
Reviewer: A customer in Illinois |
| I have ordered these a few times.. They are good.. I dr. them up a tad with some cheese, serve them to the guys with gravy, and they like them.. I eat them minus the gravy.. I always put them on my order. |
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December 29, 2007
Reviewer: Heather in Alabama |
| I really like all of the Instant Mashers. I sometimes add in a little cheese or some spices, but they are great just plain also. One of my favorite comfort foods is mashed potatoes so I'm so thankful to have these! |
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December 19, 2007
Reviewer: Brooke in Georgia |
| I ordered this product b/c I knew it would be a long time (and has been a long time) 'till I ate white mashed potatoes again. I had ordered a bunch of things for my sweet tooth but decided I needed something savory as well. I fully expected these to have a very off taste even though they got good reviews. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I made them with 1/2 and 1/2 and added some light sour cream and seasoned salt and they are very good! I also make a meal by making a Shepherd's Pie type dish with veggies and beef. Really a very good product. |
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December 14, 2007
Reviewer: Barbara in Ohio |
| Best low carb potatoes I've had so far. |
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November 29, 2007
Reviewer: Ruth in Virginia |
| I could not tell the difference from regular mash potato mix, neither could my unsuspecting friend after I told him of the switch. |
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November 05, 2007
Reviewer: Mary in Florida |
| I've missed real mashed potatoes so much and the mashed cauliflower is good but the consistency just isn't there. This product has the perfect consistency and tastes great especially after adding sour cream, butter and salt. Thank you Dixie Diner and thank you Netrition. |
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October 16, 2007
Reviewer: Sandy in North Carolina |
| My whole family had these for the first time tonight and even the ones who are not low carbing liked these. They were smooth and creamy. Very tasty. And I'm so glad we found them. Will order again. A+++++ |
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September 16, 2007
Reviewer: Linda in Florida |
| These are great! I've found that using the butter and cream variation of the recipe tastes the best. It is so nice to have an alternative for potatoes! |
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August 24, 2007
Reviewer: Darrell in Florida |
| I tried these potato substitutes in hopes of being able to eat mashed potatoes once again,instead of the little "teaser" portions of real mashed potatoes. I thought they were great! My wife's real potatoes are still the best hands down, but Since I've been a diabetic for the last 1 1/2 years, I can't eat hardly any potatoes. These were a welcome treat for me. Some people may not like them, but if you can't have the real thing, these are great. Did I mention that even a double helping doesn't raise my BG?, and that's important to any Diabetic. |
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August 22, 2007
Reviewer: Jay in Connecticut |
| I was using mashed cauliflower as a substitute for mashed potatoes but this product tastes like the real thing. I mix it with Calorie Count-Down Milk instead of Water and Cream per the directions and I thing it's great. I will, on occasion, mix in Cauliflower to add a bit of texture but it's not really necessary. I didn't care as much for the Garlic Parmesan and Sour Cream variations, but that's just a personal taste thing. |
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August 17, 2007
Reviewer: A customer in Wisconsin |
| This is an excellent replacement for mashed potatoes. Rather than using gravy, I discovered that blending in freshly pressed garlic and shredded parmesan, along with a bit of heavy cream or sour cream and topped with a pat of butter is a wonderful dinnertime treat. I like the Classic Flavor since I can experiment with different cheeses and spices. |
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August 01, 2007
Reviewer: Rebeccca in California |
| I like to mix the mix into steamed cauliflower and it is delicious! |
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July 02, 2007
Reviewer: melanie in Washington |
| I was a little leery about ordering these because of some of the negative reviews. I am so glad I went ahead and ordered some. They are very good! Of course they are not the real thing — but they sure come close. I am going to order more- the whole family loved them! |
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June 17, 2007
Reviewer: Roni in Florida |
| You can add all kinds of spices and they taste awesome. |
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June 15, 2007
Reviewer: A customer in Michigan |
| Carb Counter Instant Mashers are one of the best tasting low carb items I have ordered. They really do taste like regular instant mashed potatoes. |
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