Recipe Details
A quick, hearty mix of Idahoan mashed potatoes topped with cheddar, bacon bits, green onion, and ghee—perfect for a savoury trail lunch or dinner side in minutes.
Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
5min
Wait Time
1min
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty: | Super easy |
| Cost: | Cheap |
| Category: | Camping Lunches |
| Seasons: | All |
Ingredients
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For 1 Serving(s)
Potatoes
| 1 cup | Water, boiled |
| 56 g | Instant Mashed potatoes |
Topping
| 1/2 ounce | Cheddar Cheese (aged), diced |
| 1 small | Green Onion, diced |
| 2 tbsp | Ghee butter, melted |
| 2 tbsp | Hormel Smoked Bacon bits |
Savory Cheddar Mash Directions
- In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over a camp stove or fire.
- Remove from heat and stir in 56.5g (half a 113g package) Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes until smooth.
- Let it sit for 1 minute to thicken, then stir again.
- Top with 1/2 oz diced cheddar cheese, 1 small green onion (diced), 2 tbsp melted ghee butter, and 2 tbsp Hormel Real Applewood Smoked Bacon Bits.
- Stir gently to combine or leave toppings as is. Serve hot in a bowl.
Recipe Notes
- For a standalone meal, use the full 113g Idahoan package with 2 cups water and double the toppings: 1 oz cheddar, 2 green onions, 4 tbsp ghee, 4 tbsp bacon bits.
- Pack Idahoan mix, bacon bits, and cheese in sealed bags; pre-dice green onion at home for speed.
- Melt ghee in a separate container or add solid and let it melt into the hot potatoes.
- Idahoan’s small portions shine with toppings—adjust cheese or bacon for extra richness.
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 350 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 2g |
| Sodium (mg): | 1200mg |
| Carbs: | 25g |
| Sugar (g): | 2g |
| Fat: | 25g |
| Saturated fat (g): | 15g |
| Cholesterol: | 40mg |
| Proteins: | 10g |