Can you freeze potatoes?

Question

If I peeled a large batch of potatoes and chopped them, could I freeze them raw then use them for mashing sometime later? Or would I be better to cook and mash them first, then freeze them? Or do potatoes not freeze very well????

Answer 1

I would cook and mash them first.

Answer 2

It would be best to freeze them raw, rather than cooking them first. Mashed can have very odd texture after thawing out. Raw cubes/dices would be more versatile for mashing or using in casseroles later. Use them within 6 months. Use for soups, casseroles, hash browns, or for mashing. Have some fun!
note* If you decide to mash your potatoes and then freeze, they should be used within a month. Look at the frozen section at the supermarket. Shredded/cubed raw potatoes (like for hash browns) keep for a long time--not the mashed.

Answer 3

I don't think potatoes freeze well as you describe. Quote from website:

How to Store Potatoes:

Potatoes are pickier than most other vegetables about how they are stored. If you're not careful, they can sprout, sweeten or shrivel.

Steps:
1. Avoid rinsing potatoes before storing.

2. Place potatoes in a brown paper, burlap or plastic bag with holes in it.

3. Store in a cool, dark, dry place. A root cellar, if you have one, is the best storage option.

4. Make sure the temperature in the area is about 45 to 50 degrees F. Don't store potatoes in the refrigerator, or they will become too sweet.

5. Avoid storing potatoes with onions because, when close together, they produce gases that spoil both.

6. Store potatoes no longer than two months if mature. If they are new, store no longer than one week.

7. Check on them occasionally and remove those that have become soft or shriveled, as well as those that have sprouted.


Tips:
Potatoes sprout as a result of exposure to light or warm temperatures.

Avoid freezing uncooked potatoes.

Sweet potatoes, although they appear similar to other potatoes, are actually much more delicate. Store sweet potatoes for a maximum of one week.

Answer 4

Sure they usually chop them up first. You can buy many forms of potato from fries and hash browns and jullienne, mashed in bags in the freezer section. Just about any way you want to you can freeze them.

I would not cook them first but that is just me.

Answer 5

Raw potatoes don't freeze well, and so that why when you go to the supermarket you get frozen cooked mashed, roast,wedged, chipped, waffled etc potato products. Potatoes take less than 10 mins to boil from fresh, they are very cheap to buy, available ready cooked in many forms from the frozen cabinet, and easily prepared for millions of recipies across the world- I don't know why you would need to order from specialist catering companies? Even McCains have to peel and cook them, and it's not exactly rocket science.

Answer 6

Potatoes
Because fresh potatoes are available year-round, most people do not find it practical to freeze potatoes at home. However, if potatoes are to be home frozen, it’s best to freeze cooked, mashed potato patties, baked stuffed potatoes or french fries.

Baked stuffed potatoes or mashed potato patties
Prepare according to your favorite recipe, cool quickly in the refrigerator, then wrap in moisture/vapor proof packaging. Seal and freeze. The recommended maximum storage time is one month at 0 degrees F. To serve, unwrap and reheat in a 350 degree F oven.

Answer 7

cook them first and mash them .freeze the mashed potatos ready to eat.

Answer 8

Yes, cook., mash ,and then freeze. Put into freezer bags. Defrost thoroughly and heat as usual.

Answer 9

Most vegetables freeze extremely well, since they have a low water content. Freeze your potatoes any way you want to.

Answer 10

Sure. Potatoes freeze well for use later as long as they are cut up.