Which frozen roast potatoes are best?

skiTTish

Oh dear ,I really like the aunti bessie ones ,I must be roastie philistine ,I usually make and freeze my own but like the AB ones too ,dont find them dry atall ?? Mind you though I like loads of gravy

skintmumof3

how far do the tesco finest goose 1kg potatoes stretch?? i have 8 people for xmas dinner so how many bags should i get??
tia
skint
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garthdp

tbw wrote: »

There is nothing wrong with a good brand of frozen roasties - and they are well worth buying if they are on special offer! Many of us have neither the time nor the inclination to spend endless time slaving over a hot stove, especially at Christmas, and we haven't all got helpers standing by who are willing/able to get stuck in. Ready prepared potatoes save time and effort.

You were probably just trying to make a bit of a joke but your comment came over as a bit patronising towards anyone who wants to cut a few corners>

the clues in the name of the site.

There may be a timesavingexpert if you google it

garthdp

There is!!

http://timesavingexpert.co.uk/uk/

Cant see a roast potato section

moneysavermum_2

I bought tesco finest goose roast potatoes on deal 99p i liked them. Could recommend would need about 5/6 bags for 8 people i think

SADIE

Originally posted by gathdp

There is!!

http://timesavingexpert.co.uk/uk/

Cant see a roast potato section

Then someone should definitely add it.


Tired Mom

the tesco finest goose roast potatoes are also the best I've tasted.
I think 2/3 bags would be enough for you all.


Thanks chesky369 and skiTTish, had never heard of freezing roasties, will definitely give it a go.

garthdp

SADIE wrote: »

Then someone should definitely add it.


Tired Mom

the tesco finest goose roast potatoes are also the best I've tasted.
I think 2/3 bags would be enough for you all.


Thanks chesky369 and skiTTish, had never heard of freezing roasties, will definitely give it a go.

But how do you think frozen roast potatoes get frozen??

jbreckmckye

Any further advice for freezing roast potatoes? Do I completely cook, then freeze? If so, how long do I cook them for when reheating? Would a half hour at ~190C be enough?

geordie_joe

jbreckmckye wrote: »

Any further advice for freezing roast potatoes? Do I completely cook, then freeze? If so, how long do I cook them for when reheating? Would a half hour at ~190C be enough?

I fully cook mine before freezing. The time it takes to reheat them will depend on the size, the oven temp and if you thaw them before putting in the oven.

I would say half hour at ~190C would be enough if they were thawed first. It may also be enough if they were frozen and not too big.

It's a bit trial and error, but leaving them in the oven for 10 minutes longer than needed won't ruin them.

BallandChain

I had to report back and say the Tesco finest roasties in goose fat are the best! Went to get some more today and they had sold out!