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Can you make the mashed potatoes the night before and just heat them up?
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∙ 15y ago
I do by adding 1/4 cup creme cheese and sour cream.mix in really well so it creamy
you might still have to add a little milk to them when you get ready to cook them
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Can make mashed potatoes with canned potatoes?
maybe if you mash them there`s barley any difference
How do you use the remains of your mashed potato?
You heat them up in a microwave and then they become, delicious mashed potatoes. Seriously mashed potatoes are awesome don't mess up a good thing.
Can potatoes be cooked and refrigerated 24 hours before mashing?
Yes they can be. They will not turn or anything like that. Just be sure to heat them before adding the butter and milk to make mashed potatoes.
Can you re-heat mashed potatoes?
Absolutely you can reheat mashed potatoes. If you want you can put them in a saucepan with a little more milk and butter and heat them that way. Or if you want, you can reheat them in the microwave and get them piping hot. Mashed potatoes don't seem to freeze well, but they reheat very well indeed.
How long do you cook boiled potatoes from a tin?
Usually just enough to heat them thoroughly; a few minutes in a saucepan, less in a microwave.
How does aluminum block ultraviolet light rays?
I'm thinking because the aluminum does not let light in side it only conserves heat ,like when you put mashed potatoes in aluminum it stays hot.
Why do potato soften when put in water?
potatoes soften when boiled because the heat and water, slowly goes into the potato which causes it to soften. 2nd answer: Errr . . . potatoes are saturated with water before they are cooked, so maybe the softening comes from something else. The high heat at which potatoes are boiled (the boiling point) causes a chemical change in the potato's cell walls, causing the stiff cell wall substance to change to a different chemical composition . . . which happens to be much softer. Hence, soft boiled potatoes.
How to keep lasagna warm?
Make sure that the butter is melted and the milk warm before adding them to the potatoes. Add the butter to the potatoes first. The butter coats the starch and makes it less likely to gum up. Heating the milk helps keep the potatoes warm for longer. The best wat to keep the mashed potatoes warm and moist is to place the bowl or pot of mashed potatoes in another pot with a warm/hot water - in essense a water bath, and cover with lid or tin foil. It'll keep the potatoes evenly warm and moist.
Can mashed potatoes be made early and kept in crock pot to be kept warm?
Yes. Keeping mashed potatoes on low and covered in a crock pot is an excellent way to keep them warm. Another idea (if the crock is busy with other things) is to use a hot water bath. Just place the bowl of mashed potatoes inside another bowl of warm to hot water. Use kettle water to replenish the heat of the water bath when necessary.
How eggs may be used to add nutrients to mashed potatoes?
Mashed potatoes are usually made with potatoes, milk or cream, and perhaps butter. It is also popular to add cheese, roasted garlic, or other extras to mashed potatoes. One reason eggs might be mixed into mashed potatoes would be when preparing a batter for potato pancakes. ....................................... You can add an egg or two - whole eggs, or just the yolks - to potatoes after the milk, cream, or butter. Just push the potatoes out to the sides of the pan, drop in the just-beaten eggs and mix through. The potato mixture should still be warm, not hot. Add only sufficient egg to incorporate without the mixture becoming too soft; add one at a time if unsure. The added egg has the effect of making the mashed potato a little firmer on reheating, if you use the excellent option of making more than you immediately need and refrigerating the rest. Once the potato has been refrigerated overnight you can cut it into slices and fry in butter for a delicious light meal. A traditional Irish breakfast is bacon, started in a cold pan and fried on medium heat until crisp; set aside, raise heat to medium-high and put a couple of slices of yesterday's mashed potatoes into the bacon fat (with a little butter, heated to foaming, if you like). Fry until browned on each side, set aside and keep warm while you quickly fry one egg per potato slice. Serve each potato slice with an egg on top, bacon on the side: you'll be glad you did! You can also cut the mashed potato into squares and bake, as for duchess potatoes, below. Adding egg to mashed potato is also good when using the potato as topping for a baked dish; the potato becomes firmer on baking, and is crisper on top. Side dishes such as duchess potatoes (potato cakes) are made by mashing potatoes, butter and egg yolks together. Spoon or pipe into small heaps, about the size of a half-apple, onto a nonstick or greased tray or baking paper, brush lightly with egg yolk (beaten with sufficient water to make it coat the potato easily) and bake at 200C (400F) for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Use a proportion of two yolks to 750g (24oz) potatoes when making duchess potatoes. Plain mashed potatoes and potatoes mashed with egg can be frozen. Duchess potatoes can be made a couple of days ahead and refrigerated, covered, until ready to bake. For a quick meal, slide a tray of pre-made duchess potatoes into the oven while you cook lamb chops or cutlets in a pan. Use wine or stock to deglaze the pan and reduce to make gravy; serve with a green vegetable if you like, and the potato cakes.
What are Maine potatoes most used for?
The main uses of Maine potatoes are as a Maine export. The potatoes are used as their 2nd biggest export in the entire state. However, the second biggest use is for food. Potatoes can be used in a number of dishes including (but not limited to):Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Potato Bread, Garden Potato Salad, Italian Potatoes, Whipped Potatoes, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, and many more dishes.One of the recipes for the above is:Ingredients Necessary:* 2 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium potatoes)* 1/3 to 1/2 cup of milk* 1/4 cup butter* salt and pepperProcedure:Peel potatoes, place in a medium saucepan, add water and a few teaspoons of salt, bring to a boil. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes (until tender), drain well when done, heat some milk and butter together, pour over the potatoes, beat potatoes using an electric beater until they're broken up, add more milk and butter, beat until fluffy. You're done.
What is the easiest potato recipe for 33 people?
This is a basic recipe for making 33 servings of mashed potatoes. You may want to make a little more, in case some return for seconds.Basic Mashed PotatoesMakes 33 servingsIngredients:16-1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered1 cup butter8-1/4 cups milksalt and pepper to tasteProcedure:Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 20 minutes. Drain.In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted.Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
