Basic American Foods Mashed Potato Granules, 5.31 Pound Can, 6 Cans Per Case

The Basic American Foods Mashed Potato Granules serve as a signature addition to meals. These mashed potatoes help in cooking delicious dishes and saves valuable prep time in the kitchen.

Uses

Restaurant side dishes: Prepare hot, fluffy mashed potatoes as a classic accompaniment to entrées ranging from roasted chicken and meatloaf to grilled fish and pot roast.
Catering and banquet service: Scale up confidently for large events, since each can produces 142 consistent servings with minimal labor and equipment.
School and institutional dining: Serve a gluten free, dairy free, Kosher Pareve certified potato side that accommodates common dietary restrictions in cafeterias and care facilities.
Holiday and special-event menus: Add mashed potatoes to Thanksgiving, Christmas, or buffet spreads where a comforting, crowd-pleasing starch is expected.
Emergency and disaster feeding: Stock shelf-stable granules with a 365-day shelf life for quick, hot meal preparation when refrigeration or fresh produce is limited.

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurant and diner operators needing a fast, consistent potato side
• Caterers and banquet managers serving large groups with limited prep time
• School cafeteria and institutional kitchen directors managing dietary restrictions
• Emergency preparedness coordinators stocking shelf-stable comfort food
• Healthcare and senior-living foodservice teams seeking low-sodium, gluten free options

Product Highlights

• Made from 100% USA grown potatoes
• Gluten free and dairy free
• Kosher Pareve certified
• Low in sodium with 0 g trans fat and 0 mg cholesterol
• Fortified with vitamin C
• 142 servings per 5.31 lb can (17 g dry per serving)
• 365-day shelf life when stored in a cool, dry place
• Six cans per case for efficient bulk purchasing

Preparation & Use

Bring water and butter or margarine to a boil, remove from heat, stir in the granules and cold milk or water, then fluff with a fork. Exact liquid-to-granule ratios are printed on each can. The granules rehydrate quickly and do not require peeling, boiling, or mashing, which reduces active prep time and equipment needs. For batch service, measure by weight or volume to keep portioning consistent across servings.

Common Applications

Beyond a standalone side, rehydrated granules work as a base for loaded baked potato bowls, shepherd’s pie topping, potato pancakes, or thickened soups and casseroles. They also serve as a binding or filling component in meatloaf, croquettes, and savory pierogi. Because the granules are dairy free as packaged, kitchens can control the dairy content by choosing whether to add butter, milk, or plant-based alternatives during preparation.