Freezer Mashed Potatoes
Freezer mashed potatoes
Freezer mashed potatoes are a life saver. This recipe can be prepped with all those leftover potatoes lying around. Make the most delicious side for any dinner or large family gathering.
Have you ever tried making mashed potatoes only for them to take way to much time, effort and turn out a weird texture?
This recipe solves all those problems! Not only does the recipe cook for you in the slow cooker but it also turns out perfect every time.
This freezer mashed potato recipe saves so much time and turns out perfect!
Making food ahead of time and throwing it in the freezer will change your daily life. Being able to throw sides or even a main dish in the crockpot is amazing.
Try making a couple batches or recipes to keep in the freezer so you can cook less but enjoy home-made dinners more. Keep on reading to find out the best way on how to freeze potatoes.
The big question? Do you freeze then raw or cooked?! Keep reading to find out.
Why you will love this freezer mashed potatoes recipe.
- 10 Minutes to Prep
- Super Easy
- Extremely Tasty
- Healthy (Soy Free, Gluten Free, Preservative Free)
- Family Friendly
Should you freeze potatoes raw or cooked?
Always freeze potatoes before you cook them. Freezing mashed potatoes after cooking can leave you with a strange texture. By freezing your mashed potato recipe raw you will get to enjoy the best texture and flavor fresh the first time you cook it.
Ingredients you will need for this freezer mashed potatoes recipe.
- russet potatoes
- unsalted butter
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- dried parsley
- chicken broth
- almond milk
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Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?
Can I use an instant pot instead?
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How do you make this Freezer Mashed Potatoes Recipe? 
Freezer Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes (5-6lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup almond milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except milk, into slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add almond milk and mash together.
- Season further with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Freezer Directions:
- Label freezer bag with recipe name, cooking from frozen directions and expiration date (today's date plus three months).
- Add all ingredients, except almond milk, to labeled gallon freezer bag.
- Store in freezer for up to three months.
Cooking from Frozen Directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Dump contents of gallon freezer bag into slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add almond milk and mash together.
- Season further with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
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How freezer meals will change your life.
Makes homecooking Easy
Only spend one hour in the kitchen for a whole week of dinners. Day of, throw your freezer meal in the slow cooker or instant pot and enjoy dinner!
feel confident
Knowing you have a fool proof systen for something that is easy and works gives you confidence in the kitchen. So wether you're a seasoned chef or occational home cook the method of freezer cooking will work for you!
Eat Healthier
Because you're prepping the freezer meals with fresh foods you're eating healthier. Anytime you cook at home instead of eating out you get the benefits of healthier food.
Enjoy less stress
Have you ever felt the pressure of forgetting about dinner, or having to cook at the end of a long day?! No more, just grab something out of the freezer and you're good to go.
Frequently asked questions
No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking).
Yes. Especially in this recipe where you freeze the mashed potatoes raw so that they are fresh and delicious the day you cook them. Only 60 seconds from freezer to crockpot and all done.
The best way to freeze mashed potatoes is to freeze them before cooking. This way the mashed potato will turn out creamy and delicious the first time you cook them.
Mashed potatoes, if stored correctly, should be good in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Unfortunately I have not tried this recipe in the instant pot yet. You may have to play around with cook times. If you’re interested in an instant pot cheat sheet for cook times click here!
The great thing about this freeze ahead potato recipes is that you do not have to love think defrost technique. Just take out your freezer mashed potatoes recipe and throw it in the slow cooker. Now let the work happen for you and go enjoy your day.
You can freeze this raw mashed potato recipe in the freezer for 3-4 months.
If your mashed potatoes are cooked you can freeze them in the freezer for up to three months.
I wouldn’t recommend freezer instant mashed potatoes. Instant mashed potatoes are mainly water. Freezing them would likely end up with a crystalized texture. Ending up with a non-creamy mashed potato.
Absolutely! My favorite way to use potatoes is by freezing them raw in recipes. I also will par-boil them at times to make a freezer hash with potatoes.
It is best to mash potatoes right after boiling them if you are making them on the stovetop. If you wait and let the boiled potatoes cool you will not get a creamy consistency when you mash the potatoes.
There can be a delicious freezer meal for any recipe! My favorite recipes to freeze are chicken thighs and curry recipes. So delicious!
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