Unused baked potatoes
I work in a cafe but I am still a little new to some things so my question is: If I turn yesterday's bakers into today's mashed potatoes will they taste any different? I am concerned that they may look different or taste less fresh.
Best Answer
I have done this in the past and it does work well (think about twice baked potatoes...) but there are few considerations. You will need to add more butter or cream to the baked potatoes and it does work better if you are mixing it with boiled potatoes. I don't recall there ever being enough left over bakers that we didn't need to add at least some fresh potatoes.
bonus: then you can use the left over mash potatoes to make potato rolls for the next night :)
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Can you keep leftover baked potatoes?
Allow your cooked potatoes to cool and get them in the fridge within two hours. They'll last for up to two days there. Eat them cold \u2013 maybe add to a salad for lunch \u2013 or reheat them until piping hot in the oven, microwave, frying pan, or grill \u2013 it's your choice!How do you store already cooked baked potatoes?
To ensure the quality of your leftover baked potato, make sure you store it properly. Let your potato cool completely (unwrap it if baked in foil). Place potatoes in a metal or glass pan, cover with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate.How long are baked potatoes good leftover?
Cooked potatoes and other cooked vegetables can be safely kept in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service does not inspect fruits or vegetables. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspects these foods.Can baked potatoes be refrigerated and reheated?
The baked potato should only be heated twice, once when cooked, and one more time when reheated from the fridge. Reheating it anymore after this will only increase the risk of illness-causing bacteria growing on and in the potato. Eat a refrigerated baked potato within 5 days of being kept safely in the fridge.Leftover Baked Potatoes? 4 Recipe Ideas!
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