Basic American Foods Potato Pearls Excel Redskin Mashed Potato, 32.6 Ounce, 8 per case

Basic American Foods Potato Pearls Excel Redskin Mashed Potato delivers a clean, product-focused experience with the flavor, texture, and everyday appeal shoppers expect from this item.

Uses

Restaurant side dish: Serve as a classic mashed potato side alongside steaks, roasted chicken, meatloaf, or fish for a comforting plate that pairs with nearly any entree.
Catering and buffet lines: Hold on steam tables for extended service periods; the Excel formula resists separation and graininess under heat.
Shepherd’s pie topping: Spread prepared Potato Pearls over browned ground meat and vegetables, then bake until golden for a sturdy, well-bound crust.
School and institutional feeding: Scale up by bag size for large batch preparation in cafeterias, hospitals, and correctional facilities where consistent yield and fast turnaround matter.
Potato bowl bases: Use as the foundation for loaded potato bowls topped with cheese, bacon, chives, sour cream, or pulled pork.

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurant and diner kitchens looking for a consistent, quick-prep mashed potato that holds well during service
• Caterers and banquet operators who need reliable steam-table performance across long events
• School nutrition directors and institutional foodservice managers requiring scalable, cost-effective side options
• Convenience store and deli operators serving hot comfort-food plates
• Military and camp kitchens that need shelf-stable potato products with minimal prep equipment

Product Highlights

• Made with real redskin potato pieces for authentic skin-on texture and appearance
• Excel formulation engineered for extended steam-table hold without breakdown
• 32.6 ounce bag size, eight bags per case for organized inventory and portion control
• Quick preparation with water only; no milk or butter required for a finished product
• Shelf-stable dry format reduces cold storage demands and waste from spoilage
• Consistent yield and quality bag to bag, reducing kitchen variability

Preparation & Use

Combine Potato Pearls with hot water according to the package ratio, stir until smooth, and hold warm for service. For a richer flavor profile, substitute part or all of the water with warm milk or broth, and finish with butter or seasoning to taste. The dry product measures easily by volume or weight for batch scaling, so whether you are preparing a single bag for a dinner rush or all eight for a banquet, the yield is predictable. Allow the prepared potatoes to rest briefly after mixing for full hydration and the best texture.

Common Applications

Beyond the traditional side dish, Potato Pearls Excel Redskin works as a thick, spreadable layer in casseroles and pot pies, a binding base for potato croquettes or fritters, and a quick potato topping for baked dish finishes. Its firm, rustic texture holds up better than whipped-style instant potatoes when used as a structural component in layered recipes.