How to Freeze Mashed Potatoes

Wondering, can you freeze mashed potatoes? The answer is yes, you CAN freeze mashed potatoes for fast, cheap, easy, and healthy side dish. You can freeze mashed potatoes in individual portions or in family sized containers that make dinner a breeze!

This homemade mashed potatoes recipe is perfect for for eating fresh, or for freezing in individual portions or in family sized containers!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Freeze Mashed Potatoes, Homemade mashed potatoes, Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 238kcal

Cost $5

Ingredients

3 lbs potatoes
1 stick butter 1/2 cup
1 1/4 cup whole milk (we use raw milk)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bake potatoes at 375 for 1.5 - 2 hours, depending on size.
While still hot, place potatoes into mixing bowl.
Run mixer for 30 seconds to break up potatoes
Slice and add butter.
SLOWLY add 1 1/4 cup of milk.
Salt and pepper to taste.

To Freeze Mashed Potatoes:

Line a baking sheet with foil, parchment, or cling wrap. Dollop potatoes into single serving mounds.
Freeze flat for about an hour. Remove and place servings into Ziploc bag.

To Reheat Frozen Mashed Potatoes:

Place desired servings onto foil lined tray. Heat at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes. Serve right away.
*If you frozen your mashed potatoes in a serving dish instead of individual servings, place in a cold oven, heat to 350°F, and bake for 30 minutes. Stir well and check temperature. If needed, heat for another 15-20 minutes.

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Notes

To Freeze:
Line a baking sheet with foil, parchment, or cling wrap.
Dollop potatoes into single serving mounds.
Freeze flat for about an hour.
Remove and place into Ziploc bag.

To Reheat:
Place desired servings onto foil lined tray.
Heat at 350 for approximately 30 minutes.
Serve right away.

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