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    mike devlin Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Sep 1, 2009, 03:13 AM
    Cooking with potatoes
    What to do with potatoes that turn to mush when boiling
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    #2

    Sep 1, 2009, 04:47 AM

    First boil it in water without removing the skin.

    Then after boiling, remove skin and cut/slice/dice as needed.
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    #3

    Sep 5, 2009, 05:09 AM

    Mash them!
    There is nothing better than a big plate of mashed potato with some red meat.

    Pour a litle gravy over or mix in some cheese for extra flavor ;)
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    #4

    Sep 5, 2009, 09:51 AM

    You can drain and mash them
    Drain - make a potato stuffing like used in Twice Baked Potatoes
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    #5

    Sep 5, 2009, 03:16 PM
    Hi, mike devlin!

    I agree. Mash them. You can also add some eggs to them later and make potato pancakes out of them, if you would like.

    Thanks!
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    #6

    Sep 5, 2009, 04:32 PM

    Oh well, I just assumed the OP meant what to do to avoid getting potatoes mushy while boiling.

    Potato filled pastries is always an option.
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    Sep 10, 2009, 03:24 AM
    Originally posted by shazamataz

    Oh wow, I have never heard of that, I think I will have to try it!
    Hey, shazamataz!

    Potato pancakes can be really good! There are many different things that can be added to them!

    Thanks!
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    #8

    Sep 10, 2009, 11:12 PM
    Originally posted by Just Dahlia:

    Latkes!
    Hey thanks, Just Dahlia! I had no idea that was the name for potato pancakes!

    Latkes - Google Search

    Thanks!
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    #9

    Sep 22, 2009, 04:37 PM
    Make creamed potatoes. Mash, add the butter, maybe a bit of garilc, salt and pepper.
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    Sep 22, 2009, 11:11 PM
    Hi again, Golden_Girl!

    Is there any difference between creamed potatoes and mashed ones, please?

    Thanks!
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    Sep 23, 2009, 03:47 PM
    Mashed potatoes usually excludes milk or cream, and creamed potatoes are prepared like mashed potatoes only that you add milk or cream to it at the end.
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    Jun 1, 2010, 11:02 PM

    I usually leave a little bit of water it was boiled with and then add some milk, butter and pepper, and mash away! Yum, oh and everyone in my fam loves when I add cheddar to it.
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