Basic American Foods Country Style Potato Pearls, 30.7 Ounce Pouch, 12 Per Case

The Basic American Foods Country Style Potato Pearls brings the authentic taste of chunky home-style mash to the table. This ready-to-cook potato can be incorporated into kid and adult menus alike.

Uses

Buffet and steamtable service: Prepare in half-size steamtable pans and hold for up to 25 minutes before serving, keeping potatoes hot and fresh throughout extended service windows.
Restaurant side dish: Serve alongside steaks, roasted chicken, meatloaf, or fish as a classic mashed potato side that pairs with gravies, sauces, and toppings.
Catering and banquet meals: Scale preparation across multiple pans to feed large gatherings with consistent quality from the first plate to the last.
Snack bar and bistro menus: Add as a quick comfort side to sandwich plates, daily specials, or kid-friendly meal combinations without the labor of fresh potato prep.
Institutional dining: Use in school cafeterias, hospital kitchens, and senior living facilities where reliable portioning, easy preparation, and broad appeal are essential.

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurant and bistro kitchens needing a consistent, labor-saving mashed potato side
• Catering operations serving large banquets or events
• Buffet and cafeteria operators who hold mashed potatoes on steamtables
• School and institutional foodservice directors managing high-volume menus
• Snack bars and casual dining venues adding comfort sides with minimal prep time

Product Highlights

• Country style texture with visible potato chunks for a homemade look and feel
• Ready in minutes with just boiling water; no peeling, boiling, or mashing required
• 480 four-ounce servings per case for efficient high-volume service
• 12 individually sealed 30.7 ounce pouches per case for portion-controlled prep
• Holds well on steamtable for extended service periods
• Can be mixed by hand or prepared in a commercial mixer

Preparation & Use

Pour one gallon (3.8 L) of boiling water at 212°F into four deep half-size steamtable pans. Add all potatoes from one pouch and stir constantly until evenly hydrated. Hold on the steamtable for 25 minutes before serving to allow full reconstitution and temperature stabilization. For smaller batches, the potatoes can be mixed by hand; for larger volumes, a commercial mixer works well. Adjust water slightly for a firmer or creamier consistency as needed.

Common Applications

Use as a base for loaded mashed potato bowls topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. Spread onto casseroles as a shepherd’s pie topping and bake until golden. Portion as a side for holiday catering menus alongside turkey, ham, or roast beef. Serve plain with brown gravy, pan drippings, or herb butter for a classic plate presentation. Fold in roasted garlic, cheddar, or herbs for a customized signature side without starting from scratch.