Gary wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Cheryl wrote:
> >
> > On 10/5/2015 10:28 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> >
> > > I've posted my meatloaf recipe here before. I like to make extra
> > > mashed potatoes so I can make mashed potato pancakes. Even if I
> > > don't do that, guess what? Mashed potatoes freeze well. So does
> > > meatloaf.
> >
> > I always make extra mashed taters because they also reheat well.
> > One of my favorite foods.
>
> I agree. Mashed potatoes are great just reheated in the microwave. No
> real need to turn them into something else.

Oh! missed it and my answer was up there. Real ones freeze well.
Good to know!

Mashed potato pancakes are a southern delight. I add green onions
(grow my own) and a little chilipotle power to them. Also, potato
dumplings are another use.
Carol

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