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carbonjen t1_ixuddxl wrote

Reaching a point where the good leftovers are running out and now it's just stuff no one really wants to eat. I'm surprised the mashed potatoes are actually reheating well though, those always seem to be hit or miss.

Went out shopping a bit yesterday with the family and watched my dad buy stuff. Going to keep an eye on online shops this weekend and on Monday to look for good deals.

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geneb0322 t1_ixuiv0o wrote

I've never been lucky reheating mashed potatoes for some reason. I always just make potato cakes out of them.

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vicsfoolsparadise t1_ixum6oq wrote

Use a double boiler.

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dreww4546 t1_ixun9yv wrote

I know this sounds strange, but I add curry powder to my mashed potatoes.

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geneb0322 t1_ixzo0d3 wrote

That's a lot more effort (and dishes) than I am willing to go through for leftovers, honestly. I also am quite fond of potato cakes anyway.

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donkeylipswhenshaven t1_ixvmuhy wrote

If you want a Saturday project they’re also great for pirogi filling. The dough is really just flour, egg, sour cream, water, and a pinch of salt. If you got the gumption it’s a great way to occupy kids for a few hours

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geneb0322 t1_ixzody0 wrote

I do love some pierogi so I may need to try that. My son wanted to make dumplings a while back so I gave it a try... Apparently I have no sense of how thick dumpling wrappers should be as mine were like little loaves of wet bread with way too much filling in them.

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jeb_hoge t1_ixufur4 wrote

Add some shredded cheese and a touch of Old Bay to reheated mashed potatoes to reinvigorate them. That's my trick.

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carbonjen t1_ixuwhv8 wrote

There’s a bunch of cheese already in them which is what I’m thinking is making them reheat well

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dr_nerdface t1_ixv3txs wrote

add more butter or even a splash of water to the potatoes before microwaving. remoistens them and the butter obviously adds that butter fat goodness.

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