This Game-Changing Spice Will Revolutionize Your Potato Dishes Forever

I generally steer clear of store-bought seasoning mixes, preferring to mix my own to ensure I know exactly what’s in them. Exceptions exist, like five-spice, za’atar, and herbes de Provence. However, I recently gave McCormick’s “I’m a Total Spud” potato seasoning a shot on a whim—and I’m thoroughly impressed by its taste and ease of use.

McCormick’s Flavor Maker series features herb and spice mixes in containers that are about double the size of their regular spice jars. This larger size is perfect because it lets you season your dishes generously without worrying about running out. The compact design of the jars makes them easy to tuck away in your kitchen, whether you slide them into a small space or stack them on top of other items.

Why This Potato Seasoning Is My New Favorite

Every Flavor Maker product boasts a distinct flavor profile box on the packaging, making it easy to see what you’re getting without struggling to read tiny text under the glaring supermarket lights. The “I’m a Total Spud” mix advertises garlic, cheesy goodness, and herbs right on the label.

Upon examining the ingredient list with my reading glasses—yes, I’m admitting to my advancing years—I verified that it contains salt, garlic, and asiago cheese among the primary ingredients.

While I’m not a fan of sugar in savory dishes, the slight sweetness in this blend is quite subtle. When added to my simple mashed potatoes (just potatoes, butter, and heavy cream), it introduced a gentle sweetness that reminded me of high-quality butter or caramelized onions—a delightful twist for mashed potatoes!

The packaging also suggests using this seasoning on fries or garlic bread, which I found intriguing. I can imagine it would add a delicious twist to roasted potatoes too, offering a break from the usual rosemary and garlic without any extra chopping. Next time I whip up Tim Walz’s Hotdish, I plan to sprinkle some on the Tater Tot crust.

I’m also thinking it would taste incredible on popcorn, my go-to comfort snack. With its versatility, “I’m a Total Spud” has quickly become a mainstay in my spice cabinet.

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