A multi-purpose pantry & recipe ingredient – try mashed potato flakes today!
Mashed potato flakes are one of the few food items that get passed by on food pantry days. Here are some recipes and suggestions about how to use mashed potato flakes beyond just making average mashed potatoes.
Here are two simple ways to use mashed potato flakes in their fresh-out-of-the-bag state.
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- Cornstarch, tapioca starch, or xanthan gum replacement.
Use 1 tablespoon of mashed potato flakes per 1 cup of liquid. You can add it directly to your soup or gravy without the need of a slurry (mixing it with water is a necessary step for cornstarch or flour). Stir, let thicken, add more as needed.
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- Breading.
Pour ½ cup to 1 cup of mashed potato flakes onto a plate. Add salt, pepper, and seasonings to taste. Press fish (or other food items) into flakes on both sides. Bake, deep fry, or pan fry as desired.
- Breading.
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The following recipes involve using mashed potatoes. Prepare mashed potato flakes with water, milk, butter, etc. to mimic desired mashed potatoes used in the recipe.
Click the links below for the recipes. (photos are from the linked recipes)
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Savory Pie Crust.
Good for quiches and savory tarts.
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Potato Pancake.
Savory and filling, good as a side dish.
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Shepherd’s Pie.
Warm comfort food, easily made with meat or vegan substitutes.
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Croquettes.
An easily made snack consisting of egg, mashed potato, and whatever fillings you might desire.
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Chocolate Cake
Classic chocolate cake.
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Old Fashioned Potato Candy
Just 4 ingredients in this vintage dessert.
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Mashed potato flakes are part of the grains section of the food pantry. If you’re tired of rice, pasta, or cereal, consider trying mashed potato flakes instead!
Article by Bion Hawkmorr, HSRC Events & Programming Coordinator 2017-2018