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Chinese, etc. In the smaller cupcake tins lined w\/ puff pastry, or the poppin' fresh rolls flattened out, these will make great appetizers. I can't wait to experiment. Bacon, ham, corned beef, sausage, Kielbasa cheeses, topped w\/marmalade glaze. Gimme someplace to go to.... I need to create some potato stuffed pastry apps. Everyone loves my apps. Thank you for your delightful potato cups. Goin' to make some now....","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBee"},"reviewBody":"I also thought these were a little bland, but overcame that by adding more butter while rewarming the potato cups. Adding garlic would be good, or maybe some cream cheese. I've frozen mashed potatoes in muffin cups for years, then packaged them in freezer bags. When my girls were in school they would come home, take out a frozen \"puck\" of potatoes, heat it in the microwave with more butter and that would keep them from starvation until I got home from work. :-) it's very convenient when you only want a single serving of mashed potatoes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleRocket"},"reviewBody":"Folks. These are not hard to get out of the pan...if you follow directions. It says \"Grease two 6-portion muffin pans...\" If you properly grease the cups, they pop right out when you flip the pan over. I used both real butter and Pam cooking spray - both worked well. Get your fingers in there and make sure the Pam or butter is on every single part of the muffin cup. Spray a little Cooking spray on each cup, then smear it around with your fingers. I know, I know - it defeats the purpose of the spray part of the \"cooking spray\". But would you rather have in-tact tater cups and very little cleanup or use the method they show in the ads? It's time to think outside the muffin cup; get wild and touch the cooking spray!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePin"},"reviewBody":"My family really liked these little mashed potato cups. They make a nice presentation, and their size is about right for a diabetic portion. I used regular instant mashed potatoes. Definitely make with the meatloaf recommended, which is outstanding!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeDucky"},"reviewBody":"I am lazy. I used one package of instant mashed potatoes, the cheese and I added real bacon bits. I froze them in the muffin tin, then took them out and put them in a freezer bag. There is only two of us, so I only have to take out two. They fit nicely into a custard cup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedGoggles"},"reviewBody":"This how I make mashed potatoes when I make something we really like and are going to have 2 or 3 nights in a row, such as meatloaf. I always use paper muffin liners so the potatoes come out easily. This is a basic mashed potato recipe. I swap out the 2% milk for half and half, we like rich foods. You can add whatever you like to these mashed potato cups, bacon, green onion, diced sharp cheddar, etc. Try dropping a bay leaf or 2 to the potato water when you turn the heat on, it will add a depth of flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCherries"},"reviewBody":"I'm confused: if you have to scoop them out of each Cupcake Holder on the pan, wouldn't it be easier to just make them in one large bowl (like normal) and scoop them out of the bowl? The novelty of it is nice, but functionally it's more work and more to clean up.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCar"},"reviewBody":"Are The mash potato please in the muffin cups them in muffin pan. Other rose them Will fall apart when you remove from muffin pan. You do not give dire tuona.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedChefHat"},"reviewBody":"Comment & Question: I no longer have back issues of ToH. Can someone tell me what Meat Loaf recipe is on the same page. This looks like something I'd like to try.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLobster"},"reviewBody":"Awesome idea...but do they really come out of the muffin cup in one piece??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"Sounds good and easy to do !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanElephant"},"reviewBody":"These potatoes look so good!! I'll be trying them. I searched for \"meatloaf\" on this site.......320 results. Could someone please state which meatloaf recipe was on this page? I find no meatloaf recipe on my page.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCherries"},"reviewBody":"The meat loaf recipe from that page in quick cooking was called double meat loaf.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBike"},"reviewBody":"these were good, made them before, most of of us have, but the portioning technique and freezing advice was great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveDice"},"reviewBody":"Kind of confusing. The recipe calls for milk and butter and yet it then calls for mashed potatoes without milk and butter ? get it right","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLobster"},"reviewBody":"We love mashed potatoes, large portions. This is pretty much how I make mine except I add a couple of bay leaves and fresh cracked black pepper to the salted water when boiling them. In addition too the cheese I add finely diced bacon, fried crisp and use either half and half or heavy cream in place of milk. I can't see the point in dirtying a muffin pan though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldFlower"},"reviewBody":"sallygirl7 - most people add milk and butter to their mashed potatoes. The recipe is telling you not to do that when you mash them because you will add it further down in the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldSword"},"reviewBody":"These I had high hopes for and in the end they were ok. Need much more seasoning than called for, though. that 1 tsp of salt, just didnt do the trick. Next time, Im adding garlic, a little more salt and little more cheese and bacon.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"Cute idea, but not functional from the looks of it. Perhaps if you used a silicon liner or small ramekin cups you could make these more effectively. Recipe itself was a little bland. We also used garlic, extra salt & more cheese, however we put ours in ramekins.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedHammer"},"reviewBody":"I added chopped chives and garlic. I used cupcake liners and they worked well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeChefHat"},"reviewBody":"What weight of potatoes do you need to get 6 cups?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleGlasses"},"reviewBody":"These were really good. I made them with the meatloaf on the same page.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"Super portion size for us watching our calories.No matter what these Potato cups are super yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBike"},"reviewBody":"This is a fun and different way to serve mashed potatoes. I had a terrible time getting them out of the muffin pan though. I switched up the cheese with Cheddar cheese.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleDice"},"reviewBody":"Disclaimer - I have NOT made these yet, so I had to base my review on the NI, and the picture only. These look soo good - are you sure that 1\/2 cup of potatoes (and the added ingredients) are only 16 carbs, AND the potatoes in the picture are only 1\/2 cup each??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"30954","romance_copy_dek":"I came up with this recipe as a way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. 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I know, I know - it defeats the purpose of the spray part of the "cooking spray". But would you rather have in-tact tater cups and very little cleanup or use the method they show in the ads? It's time to think outside the muffin cup; get wild and touch the cooking spray!","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/25\/2021 19:29","GUID":"01dfdebe65be4bc289dd88a9345f83bb","MemberId":9558765,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Molly","SubmittedDate":"01\/25\/2021 19:29"},{"Comment":"
This is a fun and different way to serve mashed potatoes. I had a terrible time getting them out of the muffin pan though. I switched up the cheese with Cheddar cheese.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"04\/26\/2018 02:59","GUID":"113109b553a145228c4b1b92ab56eb91","MemberId":7112115,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"tammycookblogsbooks","SubmittedDate":"04\/26\/2018 02:59"},{"Comment":"
I also thought these were a little bland, but overcame that by adding more butter while rewarming the potato cups. Adding garlic would be good, or maybe some cream cheese. I've frozen mashed potatoes in muffin cups for years, then packaged them in freezer bags. When my girls were in school they would come home, take out a frozen \"puck\" of potatoes, heat it in the microwave with more butter and that would keep them from starvation until I got home from work. :-) it's very convenient when you only want a single serving of mashed potatoes.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/28\/2017 23:11","GUID":"737421511E3F4DDD954096CF88B5A4F2","MemberId":2246916,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"annie1992","SubmittedDate":"01\/28\/2017 23:11"},{"Comment":"
Disclaimer - I have NOT made these yet, so I had to base my review on the NI, and the picture only. These look soo good - are you sure that 1\/2 cup of potatoes (and the added ingredients) are only 16 carbs, AND the potatoes in the picture are only 1\/2 cup each??<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/25\/2016 11:02","GUID":"acd5f02f9e86470d8bed212c38095f2d","MemberId":8974905,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Joan","SubmittedDate":"11\/25\/2016 11:02"},{"Comment":"
Hey Girl, I'm up in Epsom. These look great. I am doing this for my next potatoes. I use only the whole raw milk from the farmer down the road. I love to fully load my mashed potatoes. I put all kinds of stuff Italian, pizza. Chinese, etc. In the smaller cupcake tins lined w\/ puff pastry, or the poppin' fresh rolls flattened out, these will make great appetizers. I can't wait to experiment. Bacon, ham, corned beef, sausage, Kielbasa cheeses, topped w\/marmalade glaze. Gimme someplace to go to.... I need to create some potato stuffed pastry apps. Everyone loves my apps. Thank you for your delightful potato cups. Goin' to make some now....<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/25\/2015 21:28","GUID":"79da7d2543b54ede93eadbfacc58411c","MemberId":3219070,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TouchedPainter1","SubmittedDate":"11\/25\/2015 21:28"},{"Comment":"
I added chopped chives and garlic. I used cupcake liners and they worked well.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/17\/2015 20:40","GUID":"80a9a242298742709bf133231993d6e6","MemberId":2062961,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"KarenKeefe","SubmittedDate":"11\/17\/2015 20:40"},{"Comment":"
Cute idea, but not functional from the looks of it. Perhaps if you used a silicon liner or small ramekin cups you could make these more effectively. Recipe itself was a little bland. We also used garlic, extra salt & more cheese, however we put ours in ramekins.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"11\/08\/2015 13:37","GUID":"61ad5384746d4fd7a4bb287c42761a0a","MemberId":8553593,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Minai","SubmittedDate":"11\/08\/2015 13:37"},{"Comment":"
I'm confused: if you have to scoop them out of each Cupcake Holder on the pan, wouldn't it be easier to just make them in one large bowl (like normal) and scoop them out of the bowl? The novelty of it is nice, but functionally it's more work and more to clean up.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2015 09:24","GUID":"4ab3cfe92b9349bb8b4b5bd48c964a12","MemberId":7431986,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"janrouh13955","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2015 09:24"},{"Comment":"
sallygirl7 - most people add milk and butter to their mashed potatoes. The recipe is telling you not to do that when you mash them because you will add it further down in the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2015 16:41","GUID":"1303A47F176C4E55996E24E23842AEAC","MemberId":3484176,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"rileycooke","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2015 16:41"},{"Comment":"
We love mashed potatoes, large portions. This is pretty much how I make mine except I add a couple of bay leaves and fresh cracked black pepper to the salted water when boiling them. In addition too the cheese I add finely diced bacon, fried crisp and use either half and half or heavy cream in place of milk. I can't see the point in dirtying a muffin pan though.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2015 16:10","GUID":"74bbdb3ba3714d8e8037666be0203449","MemberId":7734059,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"slocook805","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2015 16:09"},{"Comment":"
Kind of confusing. The recipe calls for milk and butter and yet it then calls for mashed potatoes without milk and butter ? get it right<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2015 11:43","GUID":"fcbe1f8cbef3456497e6e0bcd4b9e1c2","MemberId":7182986,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"sallygirl7","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2015 11:43"},{"Comment":"
Are The mash potato please in the muffin cups them in muffin pan. Other rose them Will fall apart when you remove from muffin pan. You do not give dire tuona.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"10\/03\/2015 18:53","GUID":"3773cb337ac94b15b8960379acd80a2d","MemberId":8427587,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"4072675402","SubmittedDate":"10\/03\/2015 18:53"},{"Comment":"
I am lazy. I used one package of instant mashed potatoes, the cheese and I added real bacon bits. I froze them in the muffin tin, then took them out and put them in a freezer bag. There is only two of us, so I only have to take out two. They fit nicely into a custard cup.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"09\/10\/2015 14:40","GUID":"ebf15fb6fc8b4683b827cb4fe33d85aa","MemberId":7797399,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Hungrygourmet","SubmittedDate":"09\/10\/2015 14:40"},{"Comment":"
These potatoes look so good!! I'll be trying them. I searched for \"meatloaf\" on this site.......320 results. Could someone please state which meatloaf recipe was on this page? I find no meatloaf recipe on my page.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"03\/13\/2015 13:53","GUID":"176deb842007454b8a8e8df1eaa8dc83","MemberId":8183352,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kbnp","SubmittedDate":"03\/13\/2015 13:53"},{"Comment":"
Sounds good and easy to do !<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"02\/05\/2015 00:48","GUID":"9a75c4388b1148249b76e82644d9b2cc","MemberId":8246698,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Boscodog","SubmittedDate":"02\/05\/2015 00:48"},{"Comment":"
These I had high hopes for and in the end they were ok. Need much more seasoning than called for, though. that 1 tsp of salt, just didnt do the trick. Next time, Im adding garlic, a little more salt and little more cheese and bacon.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2014 11:57","GUID":"c4a1d2e6bd474e8ab628344c1e5cf4ce","MemberId":4604333,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"jennifer.sheremetta","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2014 11:57"},{"Comment":"
The meat loaf recipe from that page in quick cooking was called double meat loaf.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"11\/20\/2014 14:42","GUID":"A014E110C2944B54A396B54056BFE0B9","MemberId":757516,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jesupol","SubmittedDate":"11\/20\/2014 14:42"},{"Comment":"
This how I make mashed potatoes when I make something we really like and are going to have 2 or 3 nights in a row, such as meatloaf. I always use paper muffin liners so the potatoes come out easily. This is a basic mashed potato recipe. I swap out the 2% milk for half and half, we like rich foods. You can add whatever you like to these mashed potato cups, bacon, green onion, diced sharp cheddar, etc. Try dropping a bay leaf or 2 to the potato water when you turn the heat on, it will add a depth of flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"11\/10\/2014 11:55","GUID":"9165e421e1df4f3a9653128623a49a3a","MemberId":5004100,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"slo_cook","SubmittedDate":"11\/10\/2014 11:55"},{"Comment":"
Comment & Question: I no longer have back issues of ToH. Can someone tell me what Meat Loaf recipe is on the same page. This looks like something I'd like to try.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"11\/10\/2014 08:16","GUID":"def4b6e1997a4149900b388ff04d978e","MemberId":1579946,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"cee-jay","SubmittedDate":"11\/10\/2014 08:16"},{"Comment":"
Awesome idea...but do they really come out of the muffin cup in one piece??<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"11\/07\/2014 16:22","GUID":"ffa49b7682b149879e03fdfcf9fcb7a9","MemberId":6135750,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"love2cooktoo","SubmittedDate":"11\/07\/2014 16:22"},{"Comment":"
What weight of potatoes do you need to get 6 cups?<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2014 11:30","GUID":"6b8efb9dc6e944ae8787d929084d5a02","MemberId":7314556,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"cooksuk","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2014 11:28"},{"Comment":"
Super portion size for us watching our calories.<\/p>
No matter what these Potato cups are super yummy!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"","GUID":"bbb6f38c1cee4c9a9c7d021645a73085","MemberId":6509971,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"quickneasymmm","SubmittedDate":"04\/24\/2014 18:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"03\/27\/2013 22:36","GUID":"8d60847a51ef474190ac229b50ec37c7","MemberId":5254917,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"xlsalbums","SubmittedDate":"03\/27\/2013 22:36"},{"Comment":"
My family really liked these little mashed potato cups. They make a nice presentation, and their size is about right for a diabetic portion. I used regular instant mashed potatoes. Definitely make with the meatloaf recommended, which is outstanding!<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2013 15:52","GUID":"b2fe9e4349f84a1e8ad22d153e9b2ac2","MemberId":5946195,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"cwbuff2","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2013 15:51"},{"Comment":"
These were really good. I made them with the meatloaf on the same page.<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"06\/07\/2011 18:27","GUID":"51582c50157c44209c2b592017358c0d","MemberId":3741999,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"katlaydee3","SubmittedDate":"06\/07\/2011 18:27"},{"Comment":"
these were good, made them before, most of of us have, but the portioning technique and freezing advice was great!<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"03\/30\/2010 17:04","GUID":"e766c1d6e7f448f39535416dd5818f5f","MemberId":3311243,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"j_eavou","SubmittedDate":"03\/30\/2010 17:04"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Mashed Potato Cups"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n