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What is the most common searched for item on your website?
Q. What is the most popular search on your web site? A. That’s easy to answer; it is “potato recipes”. We make the recipes easy to find on the home page, www.idahopotato.com with a direct link:...
View ArticleIdaho Potato Recipe from My Childhood
Q. I am looking for a potato recipe from my childhood, can you help? A. We get very good questions about recipes, however one of the most challenging to find the answer to is a recipe from long ago....
View ArticleGetting moisture out of mashed potatoes
Q. How do I get the moisture out of my mashed potatoes? A. CooksCountry.com just had an excellent article on making whipped mashed potatoes with several tips. The article walks you thru several options...
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Pub Food Suggestions
Q. Do you have any potato suggestions for pub food or pub grub to serve my customers? Right now for happy hour they can choose from a special but limited menu and we serve popcorn snack mix at the bar....
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Tater Tots Variations
Q. I ate at a restaurant in Boston that made some out of this world potato tots (with lobster). Now I can’t afford to use lobster in the middle of the country, but I could do something with fish, crab...
View ArticleHow Long Can Mashed Potatoes be Safely Regrigerated?
Q. How long can mashed potatoes be safely refrigerated? A. You can typically mash the potatoes and keep them refrigerated for about two to three days. Be sure to keep them in an airtight container...
View ArticleDo mashed potatoes have less sugar than baked potatoes?
Q. Do mashed potatoes have less sugar than baked potatoes? A. That’s a good question! The potato is about 80% water and about 20% solids or starch. The starch in the potato will convert to sugar if...
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Traditional Mashed Potatoes
Q. Do you have a great, simple mashed potato recipe to share? A. A great mashed potato recipe is a must in any house! Here’s one: Traditional Mashed Idaho® Potatoes <click image to view>
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How should I store my prepared potatoes?
Q. I made a mashed potato and sardine mix for something similar to the croquettes on your recipe website. Should I store this mixture at room temperature, in the fridge, or in the freezer? A. The...
View ArticleUsing leftover mashed potatoes
Q. I made mashed potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese that have been in an airtight container in my refrigerator for a week. Are they safe to eat? A. As long as they look and smell fine—meaning...
View ArticleWhat Happened to my Idaho Potatoes?
Q. I am Canadian and I usually get potatoes from PEI. My girlfriend who is American brought me a bag of Idaho white potatoes and I mashed them. I washed and peeled them and cut them in half and boiled...
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Reheating Mashed Potatoes for a Large Group
Q. We need to make mashed potatoes for about 120 people for a Church meal. We would like to do this ahead of time. What is the best way to reheat our mashed potatoes so that we don’t lose the quality...
View ArticleDo all processed potatoes come from Idaho?
Q. I see lots of ads in foodservice magazines for processed potatoes; do they all come from Idaho? A. The short answer is no. A home address for a company, such as Boise, Idaho is no guarantee that...
View ArticleAre My Instant Mashed Potato’s Gluten Free?
Q. I use Trio mashed potatoes without milk, the kids at camp are asking if these are gluten free? A. Trio used to be produced by Carnation, then Nestle and now I think they are part of the JR Simplot...
View ArticleWhat Size Idaho® Potatoes Should I Buy?
Q. What size Idaho® potatoes should I buy? A. Small Idaho® Potatoes are best for use in salads, while medium-sized Idaho® Potatoes are quite versatile and can be used baked, mashed or fried. Large ones...
View ArticleThe Best Way To Make Idaho® Mashed Potatoes
Q. How do I achieve the best results when mashing Idaho® Potatoes? A. Mashed potatoes have been an American favorite for decades. For best results when preparing mashed potatoes, place a quarter of a...
View ArticleWhy Are My Mashed Potatoes Lumpy And Sticky?
Q. Why are mashed potatoes lumpy and sticky at times and not at others? A. The individual potato cells are susceptible to breaking down based on the amount of starch in the potato. Higher solids...
View ArticleIs It Safe To Prepare A Potato Dish With Dairy Products In Advance To Serving...
Q. Can I make a recipe for mashed potatoes that contains cream cheese a week in advance and then reheat to serve? A. From a food safety standpoint we do not recommend making any recipe with potatoes...
View ArticleCan You Freeze Idaho® Mashed Potatoes?
Q. Can homemade mashed potatoes be frozen? A. Once mashed they can be frozen but will typically oxidize or turn gray in a matter of days. To help prevent this, add a small amount (tablespoon) of white...
View ArticleThe Best Method To Pre-Cooked Mashed Potatoes
Q. What is the best method to pre-cook mashed potatoes and reheat later? A. Boil water, add peeled potatoes cut into large chunks, cook and drain. Mash or use a ricer. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice or...
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