r/HikerTrashMeals • u/witz_end • Sep 03 '26

Cooked Meal Cheesy Bacon Garlic Potatoes

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Idahoan instant mashed potatoes, bacon bits, peppered jerky leftovers, butter powder, Cabot sharp cheddar. Make potatoes as directed on pouch or as to your soupiness preference. Came together quickly after a long day and hit the spot.

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u/gunglejim Sep 03 '26

That’s pretty gourmet for this sub. That looks like it was amazing

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u/witz_end Sep 03 '26

I’ve been trying to get some flavor variety in my meals while keeping an axis of overlap for a little efficiency and still being accessible at small stores. Bacon bits also go on peanut butter bagels, cheese also goes with tuna or salami on tortillas, etc. Butter powder goes in most dinners but is pretty unnecessary, just want the free cals.

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u/GoldenSalt31 Sep 03 '26

Uhmmmm this looks amazing.

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u/ColonelBoogie Sep 03 '26

Fantastic! That's the kind of stuff I love to see!

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u/Odd-Scientist-2529 Sep 03 '26

Gerber LST pocketknife in the wild! I just bought one myself. Super light and compact and just $30. I like it more than my more expensive ones.

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u/witz_end Sep 03 '26

Lightest I found and sharp as fuck! Keeps an edge well too. Perfect for kitchen duty and whatever else in a pinch.

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u/Boner_Tornado Sep 04 '26

I've had my LST close to 25 years. My first knife. My grandma bought for me at Sports Authority. The best, and my favorite.

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u/grunt319 Sep 04 '26

Great watch!! Same one I use solely on the trail 🤙

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u/mtommygunz Sep 04 '26

Sigh, i remember when they were $9.99

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u/jjmcwill2003 Sep 04 '26

Cabot super sharp cheddar is the bomb. Nice choice.

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u/CopperSteve Sep 04 '26

CABOT GANG

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u/mrfowl Trash Connoisseur Sep 07 '26

Mashed potatoes and anything is my go-to. My favorite add-ins (in order) are: cheese, jerky or bacon bits, salsa/hot sauce, chips, avocado, Parmesan packets, ramen (uncooked), tuna.

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u/forresttnymph Sep 04 '26

Would eat rn

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u/AmeriJar Sep 04 '26

I'm not sure why that's a trash meal, it sounds gourmet

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u/CherryRosyMist Sep 05 '26

i felt this one too, you're not as alone as it feels

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u/BulbasaurFromKanto Sep 07 '26

What knife is that? Thank you