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Last post 03-13-2005 6:16 PM by PattyWagonCook. 6 replies.
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  • 03-11-2005 10:36 AM

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    We usually have a big garden, and have a lot of nice potatoes left this spring.
    Wonder if we could shred them and freeze them?Should we cook them first, I know they turn dark in a hurry if fresh. Hate to see them got to waste. Please, anyone have any ideas out there? I can't find anything about this in my freezer cookbook. Hope someone has an idea.

  • 03-11-2005 11:53 AM In reply to

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    You can freeze mashed potatoes. Go to the Bulletin Board search box and put in Freezer Mashed Potatoes and I bet you'll find some recipes. I'm just not sure how long the "use-by" time should be, but I'd guess not longer than 3 months. Usually food doesn't "go bad" in the freezer, it just starts to degrade or get unappealing attributes.

  • 03-11-2005 11:58 AM In reply to

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    Here's a couple helpful web sites...

    http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod01/01600793.html

    The Dollar Stretcher - www.stretcher.com/stories/00/000821b.cfm

  • 03-11-2005 1:42 PM In reply to

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    You can make your own hash browns by baking your potatoes about 3/4 the way done, then shredding and freezing them.

  • 03-11-2005 3:11 PM In reply to

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    Thanks for the info. Now if I just get up the steam.....

  • 03-13-2005 2:55 PM In reply to

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    My freezer book says you can freeze potatoes but you first have to cook till not quite done, then freeze.

  • 03-13-2005 6:16 PM In reply to

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    thanks girls!!!Think I will try it in between the 12 piano lessons. My kids say,"it will keep you young,mom,plus breadfast is my favorite meal to cook,and theirs to eat!!!Even they are all married.
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