Idahoan Adds Garlic Butter, Loaded Baked and Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes

Idahoan is expanding its instant mashed-potato lineup with three flavor options designed to bring familiar sides to the dinner table with little preparation: Ultimate Garlic Butter, Ultimate Loaded Baked and Cheddar Broccoli. Each variety is sold in a pouch that advertises preparation in about one minute.

The releases arrive as packaged-food brands look for ways to make convenient staples feel more distinctive. Rather than starting with plain mashed potatoes and adding toppings, these mixes build recognizable flavor combinations into the pouch.

Three flavors with different dinner roles

Idahoan’s Ultimate Garlic Butter and Ultimate Loaded Baked Mashed Potatoes are part of the company’s Ultimate line announced in September 2026. The Garlic Butter variety leans on a classic butter-and-garlic profile, while Loaded Baked is positioned around baked-potato toppings, including cheddar, chives, sour cream and bacon flavor.

Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes, announced October 6, adds a familiar soup-and-casserole flavor pairing to the lineup. Idahoan says the 4-ounce pouch is made with 100% real Idaho potatoes, real cheddar cheese and real broccoli. The company also lists the product as naturally gluten-free and says it contains no artificial flavors or dyes.

A quick-prep side for weeknight meals

The pouches are designed for quick preparation by adding boiling water and stirring. Idahoan says Cheddar Broccoli makes four servings and has an approximate price of $1.52 per pouch, although retail prices can vary by store and location. The company has described the Ultimate varieties as typically priced below $2 per pouch, with availability and pricing dependent on retailer.

These are convenience products rather than a replacement for every from-scratch side dish. Their appeal is straightforward: built-in flavor, a short prep time and a shelf-stable option for nights when a meal needs an easy accompaniment. Shoppers can check Idahoan’s store locator for local availability. Famadillo has also covered Idahoan’s +Protein mashed-potato varieties for those comparing other convenient sides.

Product details and availability can change. Idahoan’s announcements provide the latest company information on the Idahoan press page, including its Ultimate Mashed Potatoes announcement and Cheddar Broccoli announcement.