You want a 50/50 mix of waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, and starchy potatoes, such as Russet and Idaho. Starch absorbs butter and cream while giving the potatoes a fluffy, whipped texture. Waxy potatoes have good flavor but can get wet and gluey if they’re the only potato in the mash. Can you mix…→Continue reading←
Your best bet for boiling is going to be waxy potatoes like Yukon gold or red potatoes. They’ll hold their shape better when boiled (which is important for potato salad), cook more quickly, and they’ll be tender and creamy once cooked. Can you boil any type of potato? Boiling potatoes is a very simple process,…→Continue reading←
it. The short answer is yes. You can absolutely peel potatoes ahead of time. Can you cut and slice potatoes ahead of time? If you’re here, you’ll probably be glad to know that yes, you can peel and cut potatoes the day before you plan to serve them — and that it’s super easy! All…→Continue reading←
How long does it take to boil potatoes? Cubed spuds will take around 15 minutes where larger chunks or whole new potatoes will be 20-25 minutes. To check when they are done, pierce the potatoes with the tip of a knife to see how much resistance there is. If it goes in easily, you’re done!…→Continue reading←
Is it necessary to peel potatoes for latkes? Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients You don’t necessarily need to peel potatoes for latkes. However, if you do, put them in water between peeling and shredding to prevent oxidizing and discoloring. What’s the difference between potato pancakes and potato latkes? Both latkes and pancakes use potatoes and…→Continue reading←
What is the healthiest way to cook sweet potatoes? Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable than other cooking methods such as baking or frying. Up to 92% of the nutrient can be retained by limiting the cook time, such as boiling in a pot with a tightly covered lid…→Continue reading←
A potato is fully cooked at 210 degrees F and that takes about an hour at 400 degrees. At 250 degrees you might have to bake the potato twice as long just to get the water to heat up and escape. How long do bake potatoes take at 250? Place the potatoes directly on the…→Continue reading←
Can you put raw potatoes in the slow cooker? Potatoes cook well in the slow cooker. You can add them to soups and stews or cook them on their own for crockpot baked potatoes or these delicious garlic potatoes. How long do raw potatoes take to cook in slow cooker? Prick the potatoes with a…→Continue reading←
If you’re here, you’ll probably be glad to know that yes, you can peel and cut potatoes the day before you plan to serve them — and that it’s super easy! All you have to do is submerge the bare potato pieces in water and refrigerate (more on that later). Can I Grate potatoes the…→Continue reading←
Not only are the mashed potatoes ultra-creamy, but they can also be made two days ahead of time and reheated in the microwave — a huge bonus when oven and burner space is at a premium during the holidays. Can you reheat instant mashed potatoes? The best way to reheat mashed potatoes is to heat…→Continue reading←
