Basic American Foods Extra Rich Mashed Potato Pearls, 3.55 Pounds, 6 Packs Per Case

The Basic American Foods Golden Potato Pearls are supremely smooth mashed potatoes. These seasoned mash potatoes have a creamy and buttery texture.

Uses

Side dish service: Reconstitute with hot water and serve as a creamy mashed potato side alongside entrees in cafeterias, diners, and cafes.
Soup and stew thickener: Stir into stews, chowders, and soups to add body and a smooth, rich consistency without additional flour or starch.
Buffet and catering hold: Prepare in bulk for banquet service and buffet lines where the creamy texture holds well under heat lamps and steam tables.
Shepherd’s pie and casserole base: Spread prepared potato pearls as a topping for shepherd’s pie, pot pie, or other baked casseroles that call for a mashed potato crust.

Who Would Benefit

• Commercial kitchens, cafeterias, and diners needing consistent mashed potatoes in large batches
• Caterers and banquet operators looking for a shelf stable side that holds well on buffet lines
• Soup kitchens and institutional food service programs that require gluten free, kosher dairy certified options
• Restaurant operators who want a quick reconstitute potato base without peeling, boiling, and mashing fresh potatoes

Product Highlights

• Supremely smooth, creamy, and buttery texture right out of the pack
• Gluten free and kosher dairy certified
• 0 g trans fat and 0 mg cholesterol per serving
• Low sodium formulation
• 270 day shelf life for reliable dry storage
• 6 packs per case, 3.55 pounds each, 21.30 pounds total
• Quick reconstitution with hot water, no peeling or mashing required

Preparation & Use

Combine potato pearls with hot water according to the package ratio and stir until smooth. For a richer flavor, substitute part or all of the water with warm milk or broth. Adjust liquid slightly to reach the desired consistency for serving as a side or spreading as a casserole topping. Prepared potatoes hold well on steam tables; stir periodically and add small amounts of hot liquid to maintain creaminess over extended service. Store unopened packs in a cool, dry place; once opened, reseal tightly and use within the recommended timeframe.

Common Applications

Beyond the traditional side dish, these potato pearls work well as a thickening base for cream soups, chowders, and gravies where a smooth texture is preferred over flour slurry. They can also be used as a binding ingredient in meatloaf or croquette mixtures, or piped onto plates for plated dinner service in casual dining restaurants.