Mashed potatoes

[sherrardk]

If I make mashed potatoes one day and keep them in the fridge, will they be ok the next day or will they be a bit watery? Thanks.

[rockyracoon]

I've kept them in the fridge about 4 days and still used them, they were fine.

[anneasquith]

should be ok. if covered sher.

[gingejbee]

When they come out the fridge, they will be a lot firmer - but on heating, will revert to original texture.

[sherrardk]

Cheers both - thinking ahead to the big day. Know the veg will be fine as I've done it before but mash is a current big favourite.

[NoMercy]

When making mashed pots I always boil until soft, drain and return to the hob to dry out completely. Then mash before adding butter, hot milk and a little parmesan.

If you try to mash the other ingredients into the potato, you will end up with something akin to plasticine. If you are making the mash as a topping, add two egg yolks.

[sherrardk]

Thanks Gingejbee - you weren't there just now.

[askyourgran]

I made some fishcakes and kept them covered in the fridge and they were Ok the next day to fry. How will you warm them back up?

[rockyracoon]

I warm mine back up in the microwave, then add a bit more butter and milk if necessary.

[utepoot]

No, they won't be watery, we do that all the time. A good thing to do with leftover mash is use it for making Shepherd's Pie, or, make fried mash to go with sausages and beans (one of our favorites!)

[wolf63]

Even easier Aunt Bessie has frozen mashed potato.

[sherrardk]

I shall be zapping it to buggery in the microwave! Th reasons why I asked is because I have put home fish cakes in the fridge and they were watery the next day.

[annadomino]

"I shall be zapping it to buggery"

is this the latest Jamie Oliver tecnique then ? rofl

[sherrardk]

Hi annadomino - it's a VERY advanced technique.