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Potato's come in two general varieties, waxy and starchy. The kind you want are the waxy variety, which hold their shape well when cooked in a liquid. The most common that people are familiar with are the red skinned, and the white skinned round potato's. If you are not sure about a particular potato, feel the skin. If it is drier, with a papery texture, it is probably a starchy potato and it will fall apart in a chowder. If the skin feels waxy, that's your best bet.
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∙ 12y agoAny kind of potatoes can be used for mashed potatoes, i.e. russet, red, even sweet potatoes. The flavor and texture will vary from slightly different to very different depending on the type of potato you use.
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∙ 15y agoYou can use any kind of potato. The stew is going to be cooked and frozen. Any potato can be cooked and frozen.
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∙ 8y agoMaris Piper are the best for MASH. They're also good for roasting and make great chips too.
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∙ 13y agonew potatoes or desseri red
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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.
How do you get mashed potatoes out of the hole in your bottom?
use a spoon
Is whole cream too thick to use in mashed potatoes?
No, whole cream is IDEAL for mashed potatoes....just add butter too!!
Are instant mashed potatoes diabetic?
Any type of mashed potatoes are starchy foods and high on the glycemic index, so they are not a good choice for anyone with diabetes.
Is mashed potatoes a vegtable?
Yes, mashed potatoes are made from potatoes and are considered a vegetable.
Do mashed potatoes conduct electricity?
yeah, scientists have figured it out. but its POTATOES not mashed potatoes
What is a sentence with the word mashed potatoes?
I love to eat mashed potatoes with gravy on Thanksgiving.
Can somebody be allergic to mashed potatoes?
There are allergies to almost anything. For mashed potatoes, though, you might consider what has gone into the mashed potatoes. If milk or milk products were ingredients and someone who has milk allergies eats the mashed potatoes, then they will appear to be allergic to mashed potatoes. If sulfite-treated potatoes are used and the consumer is allergic to sulfites, they will likely have a reaction to the mashed potatoes.
Can you use canned Sweet Potatoes in a casserole?
Yes they would just be mashed sweet potatoes.
How many pounds of potatoes for mashed potatoes for 150 people?
I would use 40 pounds.
Who recorded the song Mashed Potatoes?
Theres a song called mashed potatoes?!?!?
How do you say mashed potatoes in french?
La purée is mashed potatoes in French.
