On 5/2/2021 2:07 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> On 02/05/2021 14:12, Gary wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>> Sure, it's easy to make from scratch mashed potatoes. Not so easy to
>>> use up even a 2 lb. bag of potatoes in my house before they start to
>>> sprout.
>>
>> I always buy potatoes in 3-5 pound bags. They are fine for 2-3 weeks.
>> If I see they are getting too old, I'll just cook the rest and freeze
>> them. Never any fresh potato loss here.
>>
>> I like the potato flakes too occasionally. I just discovered a small
>> pack in my pantry. Will use them today or tomorrow.
>>
>>
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> What will you do with them?? I have never tried potato flakes, or any
> kind of dried potato!

I'll make a small batch of mashed potatoes using package instructions. I
like them occasionally.

That said, normally I make mashed potatoes from fresh potatoes. Boil
then mash along with butter and milk. I never measure the milk and
occasionally I've added a bit too much for runny mashed potatoes.

That's where those potato flakes come in real handy. Just stir in a
small handful to thicken it right back up.

They are also good added to some soups for a thickener.