Allison
11-17-2010, 06:41 PM
Though raw potatoes cannot be frozen successfully, freezing potatoes can be done in a variety of ways. Here are some basic tips for freezing potatoes.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Potatoes
Cooking Utensils
Freezer bags or containers
Freezer
1. Mature potatoes that have been stored at room temperature for 30 days or more will freeze better than fresh potatoes. Baking potatoes, including Yukon Golds, freeze better than do red potatoes.
2. The next tip for freezing potatoes is to cook, or partially cook, them first. The best method of freezing potatoes is to create the potato recipes that you want to have "ready-made" for your dinner table and then freeze the prepared, or almost prepared potato dish.
3. Start by peeling two pounds of potatoes. (or whatever amount you want to work with.) Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes for diced potatoes, into "french fry lengths" for French fries, or grate them for hash browns.
4. Next simmer the potatoes in lightly salted water until just tender. Drain well. Then spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking oil and spread the partially cooked potatoes in a single layer on the pan. Place the pan of potatoes in the freezer and leave them there until they are solidly frozen.
5. Transfer the frozen cubes, fries, or grated potatoes to freezer bags or containers to use as needed. When you are ready to use your frozen potatoes, reheat them in simmering water and use in your favorite potato recipes including your favorite potato salad recipes.
6. To cook the frozen French fries, toss the frozen potatoes with 2 tbsp. of oil, place them in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake at 425 degrees until nicely browned (about 15 to 20 minutes). Turn occasionally. Salt and serve.
7. You can also easily freeze twice-baked or stuffed potatoes. Make your twice-baked or stuffed potato recipe as usual. Place baked and cooled twice-baked potatoes on a sprayed sheet pan and freeze until solid. Wrap frozen twice-baked potatoes tightly in aluminum foil and place in freezer bags. Store in freezer. To use: bake frozen halves on a sheet pan at 350 degrees until browned on top and heated through, approximately 45 minutes.
Cooked potatoes may become mushy when frozen in liquid.
You will save a lot of money by freezing your own home-grown potatoes and will have a great store of "heat-and-eat" meals.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Potatoes
Cooking Utensils
Freezer bags or containers
Freezer
1. Mature potatoes that have been stored at room temperature for 30 days or more will freeze better than fresh potatoes. Baking potatoes, including Yukon Golds, freeze better than do red potatoes.
2. The next tip for freezing potatoes is to cook, or partially cook, them first. The best method of freezing potatoes is to create the potato recipes that you want to have "ready-made" for your dinner table and then freeze the prepared, or almost prepared potato dish.
3. Start by peeling two pounds of potatoes. (or whatever amount you want to work with.) Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes for diced potatoes, into "french fry lengths" for French fries, or grate them for hash browns.
4. Next simmer the potatoes in lightly salted water until just tender. Drain well. Then spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking oil and spread the partially cooked potatoes in a single layer on the pan. Place the pan of potatoes in the freezer and leave them there until they are solidly frozen.
5. Transfer the frozen cubes, fries, or grated potatoes to freezer bags or containers to use as needed. When you are ready to use your frozen potatoes, reheat them in simmering water and use in your favorite potato recipes including your favorite potato salad recipes.
6. To cook the frozen French fries, toss the frozen potatoes with 2 tbsp. of oil, place them in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake at 425 degrees until nicely browned (about 15 to 20 minutes). Turn occasionally. Salt and serve.
7. You can also easily freeze twice-baked or stuffed potatoes. Make your twice-baked or stuffed potato recipe as usual. Place baked and cooled twice-baked potatoes on a sprayed sheet pan and freeze until solid. Wrap frozen twice-baked potatoes tightly in aluminum foil and place in freezer bags. Store in freezer. To use: bake frozen halves on a sheet pan at 350 degrees until browned on top and heated through, approximately 45 minutes.
Cooked potatoes may become mushy when frozen in liquid.
You will save a lot of money by freezing your own home-grown potatoes and will have a great store of "heat-and-eat" meals.