The tricky part about freezing potatoes is, they don't freeze well raw. After thawing a raw potato the texture gets mealy and undesirable. However, you don't want to cook them so much that they fall apart when cooking.
Here's what I do:
Cover completely with water and bring to a boil.
Allow to boil 2-3 minutes- potatoes should be just barely cooked though.
If you have a scale, I recommend dividing them in 32oz (2lb) bags- it's the standard size you'll find at the grocery.
Place bags in freezer and use when you're ready.
Note: I leave the skins on, but you can peel them before dicing if you prefer.
What's your favorite way to use frozen diced potatoes?
This post was originally published on 12/30/11 @ oneincomefamilyliving.blogspot.com. I wrote, revised, and transferred it here.
I didn't even know potatoes could be frozen. That is great to know!
ReplyDeletewow! I did not know I can do this. It also helps that they're slightly boiled as a lot of dishes I make call for that, and it helps to have it done in advance... thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI also didn't know that they could be frozen. Good to know! AMber N
ReplyDeleteNever thought about freezing potatoes. Thanks for the tip, now I know that I can also do this.
ReplyDeleteSeems easy enough. Next time we have potatoes i will suggest it..
ReplyDeleteThis is good to know because my potatoes are always shriveling up, growing roots, and going bad. I never would have thought of this. I like using diced potatoes to make breakfast dishes sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI've frozen potatoes before but didn't cook them beforehand. They turned out yucky.
ReplyDeleteI have never frozen potatoes. Well. I rarely freeze any of my produce, lol. I'm too lazy to it. This looks easy.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a great idea! I was thinking it must be possible to make hashbrowns or something with them because we have 3-4 potatoes that go straight into the compost bin because we don't get to them before they go bad.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to know how to freeze potatoes... thank you so much for sharing this, this is definitely going to make my meal prep time a lot easier.
ReplyDeleteThis will be a huge time saver for me during the week! no more cutting potatoes everyday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip! We just started a monthly grocery shopping experiment and this will be a great way to help stretch those trips between grocery trips!
ReplyDeleteYou have so many great ideas. With a little preparation this is so easy and inexpensive. I'm taking notes :)
ReplyDeleteOk, that looks quite easy. I had no idea potatoes could be frozen like that :)
ReplyDeleteWow.. this is such a helpful tip. I have never frozen potatoes before, but now I will!
ReplyDeleteI didn't think you could freeze potatoes. Thanks for sharing. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome tip. Thanks for sharing at Pin Your Friday Favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love being able to freeze them. Living alone, I always have to eat potatoes every day, even if I buY just 5 pounds. Knowing how to freeze them will allow me to get them and make soups and stews, instead of becoming a potato after eating then every day for what seems like months!
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