Mashed potatoes are comfort food, especially with cheese and chicken added.
Italian-ish Double Cheese Taters
- 2⁄3 cup instant mashed potatoes
- 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes (air-dried) or freeze-dried
- 1 Tbsp dry milk
- 1 Tbsp butter powder
- 1 Tbsp shelf-stable parmesan cheese (green can)
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- 5 oz can of chicken breast
- 1 piece of string cheese, individually wrapped
At home, pack the dry ingredients into a quart freezer bag for FBC or a sandwich bag for the insulated mug or one-pot methods. Write “1 cup water” on the bag. Tuck the chicken into the bag and pack the cheese stick before leaving.
FBC Method:
Bring the water to a near boil. Add the chicken with broth to the mashed potatoes, then the water. Stir till well mixed, making sure there is no powder in the corners. Seal tightly and let sit in an FBC cozy for 5 minutes.
Dice up the cheese and add in.
Insulated Mug Method:
Bring the water to a boil. Dump the potato mix into your mug. Add the chicken with broth to the mashed potatoes, then the water. Stir until well mixed, making sure there is no powder in the corners. Cover tightly for 5 minutes.
Dice up the cheese and add in.
One Pot Method:
Bring the water and the chicken with broth to a boil. Take off the heat and stir in the potato mixture, stirring well. Cover tightly and let sit for 5 minutes. In cooler weather, use a pot cozy to retain heat.
Dice up the cheese and add in.
