How to make instant mashed potatoes

[Jeepers]

This is from the book

Yes, You Can! And Freeze And Dry It, Too-----Daniel Gasteiger-----copyright 2010

 

 

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From the Tip Jar

How do you fit 1 1/2 pounds of potatoes (about 5 to 6 cups diced potatoes) into a 1 cup container? Cook them, mash them, dehydrate them, break into little pieces, and grind them in a food processor. The resulting "instant mashed potatoes" weigh just 4 1/2 ounces.

 

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He tells how to do it step by step in his book. In the picture he shows spreading them on a sheet in the dehydrator like you would use for making fruit leather. He says to NOT use butter or milk as it might spoil during storage. Add a little water if needed to spread on the trays. Dry for 4 - 8 hours at 130 - 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

To reconstitute start with 1/4 cup of powdered potatoes. Add 1 cup of boiling water. Let sit covered for 10 - 20 minutes. Cook, uncovered the last several minutes IF they appear too runny. Add butter, milk and seasoning if desired.

 

He also said sweet potatoes and squash etc. are good this way too.

[Leanna1017]

I can't wait to try this! Thanks!

[Jeepers]

[Amishway Homesteaders]

that is one I am going to try in the next few weeks.

 

DID you know you can make 'almost mashed potatoes' using Cauliflower!

Just cook it, mash it up, put some butter on it, and eat!

[Jeepers]

When you try it, report back and tell how it turns out. My poor dehydrator is busy with carrots right now.

[Katz25]

that is one I am going to try in the next few weeks.

 

DID you know you can make 'almost mashed potatoes' using Cauliflower!

Just cook it, mash it up, put some butter on it, and eat!

 

 

This is good too, I've made it before.