• Whisk well.
• Pour into a pint-size mason jar, seal tightly.
• Shelf Life & Storage
• 6–8 months
• Cool, dry pantry
• Keep sealed and moisture-free

PART 2: HOW TO USE THE BASE

✨ Creamy Mashed Potatoes

• Use:
• ½ cup potato base
• 1½ cups boiling water or hot milk
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
• Stir, cover 2–3 minutes, fluff.
• Makes: ~3 servings
• From one jar: ~6 servings total

🥧 Shepherd’s Pie Topping

• Use:
• ¾ cup potato base
• 2 cups hot broth or milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Prepare thick. Spread over cooked filling.
• Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
• From one jar: 2 full shepherd’s pie toppings

PART 3: FUNERAL POTATOES VARIATION

• 🧀 (Using the SAME BASE + ADD-INS)
• This is where richness comes in on purpose.

Funeral Potatoes – 9×13 Pan (No Guessing)

• Use:
• 1½ cups potato base (about ¾ of the jar)
• 1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 1½ cups hot milk or hot water
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional but traditional)
• Stir everything together.
• Spread into greased 9×13 dish.
• Optional topping (still measured):
• 2 cups crushed cornflakes
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes, uncovered.
• Makes: 8–10 side servings
• Slow Cooker Funeral Potatoes
• Use the exact same amounts.
• Cook 3–4 hours on LOW
• Remove lid for last 30 minutes if needed.