Basic American Foods Original Butter Mashed Reduced Sodium, 28 Ounce, 12 Per Case

The Basic American Foods Potato Pearls Excel Original Butter Mashed Potatoes serve as a signature addition to any meal. With a rich butter flavor and 50% less sodium than original butter mashed potatoes, these potato pearls make a delicious and guilt-free indulgence.

Uses

Restaurant side dish: Serve as a classic mashed potato side alongside steaks, roasted chicken, meatloaf, or fish in casual and family dining establishments.
Cafeteria and institutional feeding: Prepare large batches in steamtable pans for school lunch programs, hospital cafeterias, and corporate dining halls where speed and consistency matter.
Catering and banquet service: Scale up easily for event catering by adding additional pouches to match guest counts, with no compromise in texture or butter flavor.
Comfort food menus: Use as a base for loaded mashed potato bowls, shepherd’s pie topping, or creamy potato casseroles that require a smooth, buttery foundation.
Quick service backup: Keep on hand as a reliable, shelf stable backup when fresh potato prep falls behind or labor is limited.

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurant and diner operators seeking a consistent, low sodium mashed potato side that prep staff can make without specialized skill
• Cafeteria and institutional food service managers who need bulk format, quick rehydration, and long shelf life for high volume meal service
• Caterers and banquet planners who must scale side dishes rapidly for variable guest counts
• Kitchen managers monitoring sodium content across menus while maintaining full butter flavor
• Operators running gluten free or Kosher Dairy menu programs who need a compliant potato side

Product Highlights

• 50% less sodium than original butter mashed potatoes
• Made with 100% USA grown potatoes
• Gluten free and Kosher Dairy certified
• 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol
• Rehydrates in about 5 minutes with hot water, no cooking required
• 270 day shelf life for flexible inventory management
• 12 pouches per case, 28 ounces each, 336 ounces total

Preparation & Use

Pour 4 liters (approximately 1 gallon plus 1 cup) of hot water at 170 to 190°F into a 6 inch deep half size steamtable pan. Add the entire pouch of potato pearls and stir for 15 seconds to distribute evenly. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to fully rehydrate, then stir again and serve. Adjust water volume slightly up or down to reach the desired consistency. No boiling, no mashing, and no additional butter or seasoning required, though operators can fold in garlic, chives, cheese, or cream to customize the finish.

Common Applications

Beyond the standard side dish, these reduced sodium butter mashed potatoes work well as a thick, creamy base for potato croquettes, a topping for cottage pie or pot pie, and a binder for potato pancakes or fritters. Their mild butter profile also pairs with gravies, sauces, and braised meats without competing for flavor, and the lower sodium content leaves room for seasoned operators to control salt levels at the plate.