Idahoan Foods Debuts a New Take on Classic Comfort Food, Bringing the First-Ever Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes to Shelves Nationwide!

Idahoan® Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes: Key Facts

• About: Idahoan® Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes bring a familiar, family-friendly taste that everyone at the table will enjoy, adding popular flavors to your favorite comfort dishes
• Ingredients spotlight: Made with 100% real Idaho® potatoes, real cheddar cheese and real broccoli
• Dietary attributes: No artificial flavors or dyes and naturally gluten-free
• Price point: Approximately $1.52 per pouch (price may vary by retailer and location)
• Usage occasions: Weeknight dinners, one-bowl dishes, entertaining during football season and budget-friendly comfort meals all fall and winter
• Availability: Consumers can visit Idahoan.com/locator to find near them

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall calls for low-stress, one-dish comfort meals, and Idahoan Foods is bringing the coziest flavor combo to the center of the plate with Idahoan® Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes. Made with 100% real Idaho® potatoes, real cheddar cheese and real broccoli, Idahoan Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes deliver a family-friendly, versatile base to make seasonal comfort dishes more convenient, tastier and cozier!

Made With Real Cheddar, Real Broccoli and 100% Real Idaho® Potatoes
Idahoan Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes are made with:

• 100% real Idaho® potatoes
• Real cheddar cheese
• Real broccoli

They are naturally gluten-free and made with no artificial flavors or dyes, making them a comfort food that families can feel good about serving.

"Cheddar Broccoli is an iconic flavor that consumers already know and love," shared Mark Brown, Brand Development Manager at Idahoan Foods. "We saw an opportunity to bring those familiar flavors to one of the ultimate comfort foods: mashed potatoes. Guided by our Real Potatoes, Real Easy promise, we're excited to give families a convenient, budget-friendly way to enjoy creamy, cheesy cheddar and broccoli mashed potatoes anytime." 

The classic pairing of cheddar cheese and broccoli blended into smooth mashed potatoes goes easily with chicken, steak, pork or veggies, making a versatile dish the whole family will enjoy.

Quick-Prep, One-Bowl Comfort Food
Idahoan Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes are designed for convenience: To prepare, just add boiling water, stir, and enjoy creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes in minutes. Each pouch contains 4 servings, making it simple to feed a family or round out a one bowl meal.

The new flavor is ideal for:

• Weeknight dinners when time is limited
• One bowl dishes, such as loaded mashed potato bowls with protein and veggies
• Entertaining during football season, as a hearty side for gameday spreads

Where to Find Idahoan® Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
Idahoan Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes join Idahoan's growing portfolio of budget-friendly, Fresh-Dried mashed potato innovations, giving consumers more ways to enjoy hearty comfort food at home, for less.

Consumers can head to Idahoan.com and use the store locator at Idahoan.com/locator to find:

• New Idahoan Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
• Recently launched Idahoan Ultimate Mashed Potatoes
• Additional Idahoan mashed potato products and Fall inspired recipes

Check out @idahoanfoods on Instagram for more seasonal recipe inspiration!

About Idahoan Foods, LLC
Idahoan® is a leading manufacturer of value-added potato products. Through close relationships with local growers, potato processors and leading retail, foodservice and club partners, Idahoan helps consumers enjoy Real Potatoes, Real Easy™. For more information, visit Idahoan Foods.

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