Kid-friendly Classic Fluffed Mashed Potatoes with Gorgeous Gravy Recipe - Sticky Fingers Cooking

Ingredients

• 3 C water, divided
• 2 C instant mashed potatoes **(for NIGHTSHADE ALLERGY sub 2 C instant rice + 2 C water)**
• 3 T softened butter, divided **(for DAIRY ALLERGY sub dairy-free/nut-free butter, like Earth Balance brand)**
• 2 tsp salt, divided
• 2 C mushrooms (your choice of type)
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube **
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning (or 1/4 tsp ground mustard + 1/4 ground thyme + 1/4 tsp paprika ** + 1/4 tsp ground sage, per 1 tsp poultry seasoning)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp cornstarch + 1 T water