Now, the freshness and fluffiness of spring buds comes to instant mashed potatoes. Introducing Mashed Potato Buds, new from Betty Crocker. Unlike any other instance, potato buds begin with tiny bits of Idaho potatoes. And potato buds blossom into mashed potatoes that are light, fluffy, and better tasting than any others, even homemade. Try Mashed Potato Buds, new from Betty Crocker. Also from General Mills.