Question regarding mashed potato storage

Bollards

Hello,

I am making mashed potato for tea which we will be having along with some sausages, but I need to use all my potatos up and therefore will be making more than required. I was wondering how long it would keep in the fridge, because I want to make some vegetable rosti type things on Thursday, as I don't have time tomorrow, and want to know whether it will be OK until then?

Any help appreciated!

ivyleaf

I would think it would be okay till Thursday if you can put it in an airtight container.

boo81

I freeze mine in portions. It does produce a lot of water this way so I drain the water out before cooking and you need to make sure when reheating you do it in a pan rather than microwave. Highly recommended though!!

Pink.

Hi Bollards,

I think it should be fine kept in the fridge until Thursday but if you're in any doubt, other users say that it freezes well.

Pink

dm1465

Hi Bollards
We had mash last Thursday, warmed it up on Saturday - it was fine. I have also frozen in portions. Debx

Angelina-M

I had some leftover sweet potato mash from Sunday and i've just made it into fishcakes, it tastes absolutely fine.

angie_loves_veg

Because I have a littl'un at home, I freeze mash (potato, sweet pot or with spring onion etc) in an ice cube tray. It means I choose how many cubes I need, and then cook in the microwave from frozen.

Bollards

angie_loves_veg wrote: »

Because I have a littl'un at home, I freeze mash (potato, sweet pot or with spring onion etc) in an ice cube tray. It means I choose how many cubes I need, and then cook in the microwave from frozen.

That's a good idea. I could do that for my son too!
Thanks for all your responses!