Boiled too many potatoes? Don't throw them away. We tell you how you can use cooked potatoes, how you can best store them and what you need to keep in mind when reheating them.
Most of us have already wasted food that was actually still edible. According to a study by WWF Germany, 9.9 million tons of edible food are thrown away every year.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are the most frequently discarded foods, accounting for 34 % of all waste, according to a 2018 study by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).
But what can you do to prevent this? Recycle!
Potatoes, for example, can be reused in many ways. Did you know that cooked potatoes can even last up to a week in the refrigerator?
So you don't have to throw away the leftovers, we've put together a little list of recipes you can use up cooked potatoes.
How do I store cooked potatoes properly?
Before we present you the recipes, it is first important to know how to store cooked potatoes. As with cooked rice or pasta, cooked potatoes are more perishable than raw potatoes.
However, if you store them properly, they will last another 3-4 days. Potatoes with skin last even a little longer.
It is best to store the cooked potatoes in the refrigerator immediately after eating.
Potatoes quickly absorb the flavor and aroma of surrounding foods, so they should be stored in a separate, sealed container.
It is important that the potatoes are properly reheated for further processing so that mold spores and other harmful microorganisms do not stand a chance. The best way to do this is in a hot pan, in the oven or in the microwave.
How to use cooked potatoes: What should I pay attention to?
If you want to utilize already cooked potatoes, you should pay attention to a few basic things.
- Distinguish between firm-cooking and floury-cooking potatoes. The two types of potatoes are crucial for the dish you can prepare with them.
- For firm cooking potatoes, you will need a suitable fat to heat them in the pan.
- For processing floury potatoes, you'll need eggs, some flour, semolina, or potato flour for most recipes.
How to mash potatoes without a masher!
How can I use cooked potatoes?
Potatoes can be used in a variety of ways - you can cut them up and fry them in a pan or make a potato salad.
But there are many more simple dishes in which they taste fantastic. If you have leftover cooked potatoes from the day before, you'll save about 15-30 minutes in the kitchen. That's not so little, is it?
And did you know that you can also eat potatoes cold and cold potatoes are even healthier than warm ones?
So you have a few options for using up your potato. A few super delicious recipes for the utilization of potatoes we present to you here.
Polenta patties with sage and potatoes
You still have potatoes left over from the day before? With a few fresh ingredients, you can turn them into delicious polenta potato patties in no time. These taste mega delicious and bring a lot of variety to the plate and in addition, you can use the recipe cooked potatoes.
Try these delicious polenta fritters with potatoes!
Beet puree with potatoes
How about a delicious beet puree? Thanks to the potatoes it becomes particularly creamy. The recipe is quick to prepare and, in addition to color, brings many health and sustainable benefits to the plate. Let yourself taste it!
Baked potato with cottage cheese and herbs
Baked potato with cottage cheese tastes very tasty and, what's more, is a very low-calorie recipe. In addition, the dish is ideal to use cooked potatoes. Give the potato a new chance and prepare baked potato with cottage cheese.
Zucchini patties with potatoes
Want to use up boiled potatoes and looking for a vegan recipe with lots of veggies? Then try this Loaf with zucchini and potato. Super delicious and super easy. You will definitely love this recipe.
Wild herbs potato soup
This Wild herb soup recipe with potatoes not only tastes delicious, it also provides you with important nutrients and vitamins. Here you can omit the cream and use your leftover potatoes. This gives the soup the perfect consistency.
Spelt potato bread
Did you know that you can bake a delicious bread from potatoes from the day before? You'll love this quick potato bread without yeast. Not only does it taste good, but you can also use cooked potatoes. Even for bread baking beginners, this recipe is perfect.
Here you can find the recipe for the super moist potato bread!
Cream of potato and leek soup
Satisfying and packed with vitamins - That's how a lunch should be. The Potato leek soup makes you full for a long time and is packed with delicious ingredients that help you restore your acid-alkaline balance. On top of that, it tastes mega delicious.
Parsnip casserole with potatoes
Looking for a delicious recipe to use up boiled potatoes? Then you will love this Gratin with parsnips and potatoes love. It has everything a soulfoud needs. Nice and crispy, juicy and definitely lower in calories than the variants with cream, sour cream or crème fraîche.
Potato fennel soup
Potato fennel soup is simply a dream. Super tasty and ready in a few minutes. The smaller you cut the vegetables, the faster you can enjoy the soup. After only 15 minutes of simmering, the soup ends up on your plate.
Jerusalem artichoke puree with potatoes
You've cooked too many potatoes and now you're looking for a way to use them up? Then try this creamy mashed Jerusalem artichoke with potatoes and nutmeg. It tastes simply heavenly. Especially with fish and crunchy vegetables it goes perfectly.
Potato and lentil stew
If you want to use up cooked potatoes, this is the perfect recipe for you. Prepare now a Lentil stew with potato too. The recipe is also ideal for the office. Just put it in the jar and heat it up in the microwave - your lunch is ready.
Beet soup with potatoes
Now comes variety on the plate. This Beet soup is ideal to consume potato. Because thanks to the potatoes, the soup becomes particularly creamy. In addition, it also looks really great and tastes delicious.
Our conclusion
You don't have to throw away leftover potatoes. If you've cooked too many potatoes, cooking them the next day will go much faster. With our recipes you can create a completely new dish with your leftovers.
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