Mashed Potatoes

[pinkiefriend]

Can they be frozen?

[stylinsam]

yep x

[B00]

Yes as Sam's already said. I only know this as my 18 year old buys frozen mash from Tesco, I kid you not!

[Psychick]

Hehe, I buy fresh mash from tesco! But only because its a quick fix for my cravings!

Silly quesiton......how do you defrost/reheat frozen mash without it dryoing out and tasting yuck?

[skyep]

pinki - Yes you can freeze mashed potato. Make up your mash potato as you normally would, use a potato scoop & scoop several blobs on to a baking tray, put in the freezer with a bag over them to completely cover them ( stops ice crystals forming ) Once they are frozen, bang the tray gently and pack in to bags or freezer containers. If you make a massive batch it saves a lot of time!

[skyep]

psychick - Defrost/reheat frozen mash in the microwave in a ceramic or microwave bowl, make sure you place a ceramic or microwable lid on top while cooking, this will trap the moisture and stop the potatoes drying out.

[Psychick]

Ah thanks for that skyep!

[sense4all]

I buy shortdated milk from the supermarket, make up the mash and freeze it, deffo. needs a cover in the micro. though.