How To Freeze Potatoes For Mashed Potatoes?

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For the past several years, we’ve been using frozen potatoes in our mashed potatoes. However, recently I was offered a new method of preparing mashed potatoes. The recipe calls for boiling, draining, and then freezing the potatoes. I wondered, is this new method of preparation really a better way of making mashed potatoes? If so, why? And, if not, what is the best way to prepare mashed potatoes? I decided to look into this matter and see how my former method compares to this new method. I hope you enjoy this article!

How to make mashed potatoes

Getting started: first, wash potatoes and put in a pot of cold water with a bit of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and put potatoes in a bowl. Then use a potato masher to smash them up a bit.

Freezing vs Boiling Potatoes

Potatoes are a great ingredient to add to your meals. You can use them in many different ways. However, a big problem that a lot of people have is finding the right way to cook the potatoes. This can be a problem because boiling the potatoes is a time-consuming process. In addition to that, boiling the potatoes makes the potatoes soft, making them a lot less enjoyable. You don’t want to ruin your potatoes, so boiling them isn’t the best way to go. Instead, freezing the potatoes is a better option. Freezing the potatoes doesn’t take as much time as boiling, but it allows you to make mashed potatoes. Freezing the potatoes also makes them stay firm, which makes them a lot easier to cut and use. This video explains the difference between boiling and freezing the potatoes.

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How to Put the Potatoes Back Together

This video shows how to freeze the potatoes after you make mashed potatoes. Once the potatoes are frozen, you can put them back together and use them to make a new batch of mashed potatoes. To freeze potatoes, remove the potatoes from the water and put them in a Ziploc bag. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible. Place the potatoes in a resealable freezer bag and freeze. When the potatoes are frozen, you can remove them from the freezer and pop them in the microwave for 10-15 minutes to thaw them. They should be soft enough that you can mash them without a fork.

How to Make the Potatoes Thaw

If you’re making mashed potatoes, or any other dish where you cook the potatoes first, it can be a hassle to clean them. And cleaning them after they’ve been cooked can be a pain, especially if they’re cold and have begun to thaw and stick together. In this recipe, we show you how to freeze the potatoes. This lets you cut up the potatoes and cook them however you like, with no risk of thawing and sticking together.

What to do to freeze the potatoes

To freeze the potatoes for mashed potatoes, follow these simple steps: Fill a stockpot with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. While the water is boiling, wash the potatoes, peel, and roughly chop them. Add the chopped potatoes to the boiling water. If the potatoes are very small, cut them in half before adding them to the boiling water. Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes or until they are soft enough to mash. While the potatoes are boiling, peel and roughly chop the onion, garlic, and carrots. Add the garlic to a food processor and process until it is finely chopped. Add the onion, carrots, and 1/4 cup water to a large saucepan. Cook the onions, carrots, and water over medium heat for 8 minutes, or until the vegetables soften. Add the garlic and 1/2 cup water to the vegetable mixture in the saucepan. Cover and let cook for another 5-6 minutes or until the onions and carrots are soft. Add the potatoes to the pan with the onions, garlic, and carrots. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. Add the rest of the water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the potatoes are very soft and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cool the potatoes by transferring them to a bowl and placing the bowl in the refrigerator. Add the cooled potatoes to a large stockpot and mash them with a potato masher. Heat the stockpot over medium heat. When

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