Dehydrated Mashed Potatoes
Are you a fan of potatoes but struggle with the time and effort it takes to prepare them? Well, look no further than dehydrated mashed potatoes!
Servings 9 servings
Calories 155kcal
Cost $2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes
- water to cover
- 1 teaspoon salt
To rehydrate
- ⅔ cup milk or water
- 1 tablespoon sour cream optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes. immediately add them to a pot with cold water to deter browning.4 pounds potatoes, water to cover
- Cut them into pieces so that they will cook faster.
- Add salt. Bring them to a boil in a large, covered pot, over high heat. Reduce heat to a low boil until the potatoes are tender.1 teaspoon salt
- Drain. Reserve a cup of the cooking liquid.
- Mash with a potato masher or a hand mixer with a bit of the cooking water.
- Make the consistency thicker than you normally would when you are mashing.
To Rehydrate the Potatoes
- To rehydrate for two servings, boil ⅔ cup of water or milk with one tablespoon of butter. Remove from the heat and stir in ⅔ cup of dehydrated potatoes. Mix with more butter, milk, salt, or sour cream. Garnish with chives.⅔ cup milk or water, 1 tablespoon sour cream, salt to taste
Notes
It makes about 3 cups of instant mashed potatoes or nine servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg