As a single portion with other veg on the plate it would serve 4, so less than 40p a portion for 4 and next to no effort.

Cook over a medium heat on a hob for approximately 8 minutes, stirring continually until mashed potato is smooth and well mixed. Very cynical about this despite the good reviews but it tastes like homemade with a nice flavour of butter and milk the same as I'd add. Hopwells Limited subscribe to "Erudus", the food industry's collaborative solution to sharing product data. Either way will work, although chives and parsley might lose their bright green color in the freezer.You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included.

The whole bag, out of interest, defrosted in a bowl, took maybe 3 turns of just over 3mins at a time (checking at end of each 3mins and mashing a little) in the microwave. Please note: all microwave ovens vary – you may need to adjust cooking times to suit your own model.

Vanessa Greaves is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes with nearly two decades of experience helping home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. Cover the dish to keep in some of the steam, and heat them on 50 percent power for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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