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Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« on: April 20, 2011, 11:52:01 AM »
Has anyone tried the Instant Mashers from the Dixie Diners' site?  New to forum! Hubby and I both are changing our lifestyle!  I tried the cauliflower mashed potatoes and my husband did not care for them.  Thought about ordering and trying these.
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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2011, 12:12:52 PM »
Hi Amber! Welcome to the forum :) I am umpa, dougs wife.i have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.If I can help you please ask.I haven't tried the dixie diner potatoes yet.Maybe hubby will like jicama instead. :)

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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2011, 12:19:11 PM »
Welcome to the family, Amber! :) :) :) :) :) :)

I haven't tried the Dixie Diner mashed potatoes yet either.
They do sound like their worth a try.

My wife and I occasionally enjoy their low carb Bistro Breads as toast with over-easy eggs.
They are good for dipping in the yolks... YUM! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2011, 02:37:53 PM »
I have the Jicama on my grocery list.  I have ordered the mashers, I will let you know how they are.
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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2011, 03:59:18 PM »
Don't give up on the cauliflower yet, try adding a good melty (not stringy) type cheese into the food processor when you make them. American is a good choice. Also don't forget the Mayo, it makes all the difference in the world to taste and texture.
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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2011, 09:40:00 PM »
Hey Amber!!  ;D Welcome to the forum!  It's so neat to see you on here!!  Looks like you have already seen how friendly and helpful everyone is.  I love it here.   

With the help of another friend on FTS (Owensmath), I kept tweaking my mashed cauliflower until I got it right.  For me, a little salt, pepper, cheese and mayo made all the difference.  Once I drain the cauliflower, I put it right into my food processor while it's hot so it melts the cheese.  After it's mixed up, sometimes I crumble a little crispy bacon on top too!  It's my new comfort food!     



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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2011, 06:46:11 PM »
Thanks Jan, and thanks for inspiring me to get started on this lifestyle change!



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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2011, 10:05:41 AM »
Tried these last night and they were a hit with my husband!  He likes meat and potatoes so this was a great side and very simple and quick.



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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2011, 12:02:03 PM »
Hi Amber! :)

I just went over to Dixie Diners website and read the nutrition info on this product.
http://www.dixiediner.com/instant-masherslow-carbclassic-p-233.html

The ingredients on these labels show all ingredients listed in order of amount present.
The second ingredient shown is DEHYDRATED POTATOES! :o
A half cup of dehydrated mashed potatoes (with NOTHING else) has about 45 net carb grams!!! :o :o :o
This makes me VERY wary of their carb count claim of 4 net carbs per 1/2 cup serving.

This demonstrates why it's so very important to read these labels VERY CAREFULLY!!!
« Last Edit: April 26, 2011, 12:45:25 PM by mouseissue »
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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2011, 12:38:10 PM »
Mouseissue - thank you so much for pointing that out! That is sneaking of them I think.



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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2011, 02:23:12 PM »
Hi Amber -- You can also use jicama and turnips like potatoes. We make fries out of both. They're a little crunchier and sweeter than potatoes, but they're a good alternative.

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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2011, 04:19:51 PM »
I emailed the Dixie Diner and got email back from Chairman.  But I still am hesitant to fix them again.

Amber,
That's correct: There are 5g of fiber which are subtracted from the 9g carbs to yield
4 net carbs.
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Dixie USA Inc.
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Tomball, TX 77377
281-516-3535 X101
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http://www.dixiediner.com



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Re: Dixie Diners Instant Mashers
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2011, 04:32:53 PM »
Hi Amber! :)

The chairman is being consistant with their "Nutrition Facts" label for this product.
What's troubling is dehydrated potatoes being the #2 ingredient on that label.
That is inconsistent with the carb counts.

I remember seeing this sort of thing before.
I know the FDA is pretty fussy about accurate reporting of packaged food ingredients by volume.
But I don't think the FDA is as fussy about the carb counts.

That is why I've said this many times... Read nutrition labels VERY carefully!
If the ingredient list does not seem to jive with the reported carbs, BEWARE!
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