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Hearty Ranch Potato Mix in a Mug

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword instant mashed potatoes, mug gift, potato mix in a mug, ranch mashed potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A single-serving mashed potato mix with ranch seasoning, bacon bits and chives, packed in a bag inside a mug. Add hot milk, butter and water, then let it stand.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup dried mashed potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
  • 1 tablespoon real bacon bits
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives

Directions

  • Stir the dry ingredients together in a small bowl until well blended.
  • Pour into a sandwich-size zip-top bag, seal it, and place it in a mug that holds at least 1 1/2 cups.

Notes

Per mug: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water; 1/3 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.
Empty the bag into the mug. Heat water, milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat to a low simmer; pour over the mix. Stir well, cover, let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Storage: dry mix airtight, use within about 6 months. Prepared potatoes refrigerated within 2 hours, 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 201g | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9.4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 5.5g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 1 servings from the whole mix with 1/3 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; dried mashed potatoes counted as red potatoes, real bacon bits counted as cooked bacon, dried chives counted as freeze-dried chives, milk counted as whole milk, butter or margarine (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.