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Fake Mashed Potatoes

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rt49andellis

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I never in my life thought I'd be making fake mashed potatoes. But after a car accident it made it hard to peel potatoes. Red potatoes aren't SO aweful...but still hard to manage.

I absolutely hate the taste of the powdered potatoes. No matter how much butter and spices and cheese I put in, you can always tell they're not real. So... my question is... what the heck ARE the powdered potatoes? Is it just some weird concoction they put together that turns out looking like mashed potatoes? Or is is dried potatoes or what??? And any suggestions on getting them to taste closer to real would be appreciated also.
 
I know what you mean about the difference between fake and real - i think it's all the extra artificial flavorings that they add, and also the weird super smooth texture.
 
I know what you mean. I don't make "fake" potatoes often, but when I do I usually put salt, pepper, garlic, butter, and chicken broth or beef broth in there instead of milk or water and let them sit for a while before eating them.
 
Ive had some when ive gone on hikes and treks to the middle of no where. Just dont eat it too much. Add water and you get potatoes!!!! haha, stick to the healthier alternative. Its all powder, add water and voila
 
Never thought of using broth instead of water. I'll have to try that. Usually I use about 1/4 cup of water and the rest of the liquid is butter and milk - no matter what the directions say. It seems to take away some of the 'yuck' but not enough to make my tastebuds happy.
 
rt49 - I know what you mean - after my accident I just couldn't get my hands back to normal - if you can scrub your taters you can make smashed potatoes without peeling them - some people don't like potato skins - but I do - and I would rather have smashed than fake
 
When I was in the Navy about 25 years ago, they had these huge potato peeling machines in the galley, and would always make mashed potatoes frm scratch. I wonder if they still do that or it they've moved to dried instant potatoes.
 
yeah freeze dries, they dont taste nice if you eat it days on end
 
oldbay said:
When I was in the Navy about 25 years ago, they had these huge potato peeling machines in the galley, and would always make mashed potatoes frm scratch. I wonder if they still do that or it they've moved to dried instant potatoes.
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I thought peeling potatoes was part of being in the military. LOL And at this point in my life I understand why it would be a good punishment. I had one of those potato peelers and it just never worked good enough for me.

I'm not into eating potato skins in the mashed taters. That just doesn't sound good at all! But, Mama Mangia, you're probably right about it being better than the fake ones.
 
I am one who does eat potato skins - baked potato skins are great! Some people wouldn't touch a potato skin - but it has to be a GOOD potato skin - I'm very fussy! I can tell by the feel of the potato skin if I would like to eat it or not - and there are potatoes out there that I would not eat there skins! I won't eat the skins from a baked potato in a restaurant - don't know if they washed them first!
 
haha i eat golden potatoe skins but if its green, off to the compost
 
I agree with the "toss the green ones" statement!

Our potato skins usually go to the dogs. They like them and are apparently good for them too.
 
My dogs really don't eat any sort of vegetables except potatoes. Pretty much everything else, I keep from them... because I'll end up cleaning it up later.
 
Mama Mangia said:
I am one who does eat potato skins - baked potato skins are great! Some people wouldn't touch a potato skin - but it has to be a GOOD potato skin - I'm very fussy! I can tell by the feel of the potato skin if I would like to eat it or not - and there are potatoes out there that I would not eat there skins! I won't eat the skins from a baked potato in a restaurant - don't know if they washed them first!
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I too love to eat potato skins from baked potatoes. That's where the fiber is and some nice vitamins too. Of course, they need to be nicely washed potatoes.
 
Manga said:
any vegetables are good for dogs, them carnivores
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My dogs like the short cut carrots, and french style green beans. I haven't tried baked potato on them, but they do like Basmati Rice.
 
alice.b.toklas said:
My dogs like the short cut carrots, and french style green beans. I haven't tried baked potato on them, but they do like Basmati Rice.
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Rice is an absolute no no for my dogs!!! I wonder if certain breeds cannot eat certain foods. I have rat terriers, a mullins feist, and puppies from them. The TOP thing that they can't have is rice. It always comes back up. Same with noodles. And turkey gives them the back door trots. Think it's the breed??

And for those who don't know... since we're on the topic of dogs & food now, never ever give your dog a piece of chicken that's still on the bone. Chicken bones can splinter and cause the dog either a very harmful ouchee or can possibly kill them...
 
You could bake the potatoes, then scoop the "meat" out of the skin and mash as per usual.

If you wish to use dried, I would suggest the new ones that have real potato skins in them. They're not half bad.

I would also suggest being *sure* to add salt to your water (or use stock). If the instructions call for milk and butter, don't skip that. You can also increase the flavor/texture by adding sour cream once the potatoes are done.

Oh, yeah, and don't forget that you aren't supposed to whip or overmix. Just use a fork and blend the gently mix the flakes with your wet ingredients.
 
Here's one for you - a friend of mine did not have enough potatoes to make mashed potatoes for her family (they are potato hounds!!) and she had instant in the house which they don't like as much. So she took whatever "real" potatoes she had and boiled them. Made instant potatoes with whole milk and plenty of butter and added sour cream, chopped the real potatoes up and added them to make it look like lumpy mashed potatoes. No one knew the difference.
 
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