What would you do with 20 pounds of potatoes?
By Lynn
@lynnwrites (148)
United States
November 30, 2019 8:17pm CST
Last week, Safeway had a digital coupon for russet potatoes that brought the price of a five-pound bag down to 25 cents. Crazy, right? 
I used our coupon to get the maximum two bags, and my neighbor who doesn't eat potatoes gifted me the two bags she bought. Now I have 20 pounds of potatoes and I've realized... we don't eat all that many potatoes.
We're having baked potatoes with dinner tonight, and some will probably make their way into a beef stew later in the week along with some other veggies. My husband has a mean potato leek soup recipe that I'll talk him into making when that's gone, and I'm thinking of using some for homemade hash browns next weekend.
But that still leaves a lot of potatoes to deal with.
What would be your go-to meal ideas for a situation like this?
I used our coupon to get the maximum two bags, and my neighbor who doesn't eat potatoes gifted me the two bags she bought. Now I have 20 pounds of potatoes and I've realized... we don't eat all that many potatoes.
We're having baked potatoes with dinner tonight, and some will probably make their way into a beef stew later in the week along with some other veggies. My husband has a mean potato leek soup recipe that I'll talk him into making when that's gone, and I'm thinking of using some for homemade hash browns next weekend.
But that still leaves a lot of potatoes to deal with.
What would be your go-to meal ideas for a situation like this?11 people like this
12 responses
@marguicha (216423)
• Chile
1 Dec 19
I love potatoes. And they don´t have to be eaten all at once. Potato salad, potato soup, shepherds pie, French fries. You name it.
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@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
1 Dec 19
Ooh, I can't believe I forgot about shepherd's pie. We all love it. That's definitely going to go on my list of things to make with these potatoes. Thanks for the ideas!
@marguicha (216423)
• Chile
1 Dec 19
@lynnwrites And then mashed potatoes as a side dish of any stew. Now that you are starting cold weather, it is wonderful.
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@GardenGerty (157907)
• United States
1 Dec 19
I think if kept in a cool dark place they will stay good longer.
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@porwest (78757)
• United States
5 Dec 19
I don't think I would have been able to pass up a deal like that either. Man, baked potatoes and that potato leek soup sound delicious. But I would also consider doing some potato salad, make a stew and put some potatoes in that. One thing we like to do to change things up a bit is make a baked potato and top it with hamburger cooked in Manwich, and then layer on some shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream, bacon bits...yummy. There are a million and one things you can make with those potatoes.
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@porwest (78757)
• United States
12 Dec 19
@lynnwrites Potatoes are always DELICIOUS in a stew. Cannot go wrong there. And yes, a potato is extremely versatile.
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@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
11 Dec 19
Today is one of those cloudy, vaguely icky days that's perfect for stew. I'll probably put a bunch of those in there, and I'm microwaving one for breakfast today. At least they're a very versatile vegetable!
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@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
1 Dec 19
If you have a freezer (and space in it, of course), it's easy. You cook and process the spuds in whatever way you prefer. I would parboil some, ready for roasting; bake the larger ones, ready to be filled with a topping of your choice and boil and mash some to be brought out and reheated as needed. All of those freeze well and can be brought out and either unfrozen and used or put straight in the oven frozen and reheated.
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@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
2 Dec 19
@lynnwrites I know the feeling! I can only suggest potato chips/crisps (or drying the potato mash) as a way of preserving such a large quantity of potato!
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@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
1 Dec 19
Alas, I have way too much in my freezer right now to manage that. I'll have to keep it in mind for the future!
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@Tampa_girl7 (49274)
• United States
3 Dec 19
I love potatoes, but can't eat them much because I'm a diabetic. Maybe you can make some Sheppard's Pie or some potato pancakes.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49274)
• United States
13 Dec 19
@lynnwrites they are made from leftover mashed potatoes.
@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
11 Dec 19
I've never made potato pancakes but that does sound like a great use for them. I'll have to find a good recipe for them online and give it a shot.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Dec 19
A whole lotta baked potatoes and mashed potatoes.
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@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
1 Dec 19
Simple, yet effective! Would you make them fully loaded, or just enjoy them as they are?
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@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
1 Dec 19
@myklj999 The "correct" answer to that is simply "Yes," isn't it?
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
1 Dec 19
Potato salad. I love potato salad. I make a huge pot of it then freeze it in freezer bags for future meals.
Also, shepherd's pie.
I love potatoes any way you cook 'em.
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@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
1 Dec 19
I didn't realize potato salad can be frozen like that. I'm going to have to give that a shot now. Thanks so much for the suggestion!
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@GardenGerty (157907)
• United States
1 Dec 19
A microwaved baked potato is my go to fast food, rather than a sandwich. We top our taters with chili, or any thick soup or with cheese and sour cream. I think a soup would be great as well.
@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
1 Dec 19
That's what we did tonight. I baked the potatoes in the oven and we ended up serving them with a bit of butter, sour cream, and melted cheddar on top. Microwaving them is a lot faster. I'll probably cook a few of them that way on Monday and pack them up for the kids' lunches. They stay nice and warm in the little thermoses I have for them.
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
1 Dec 19
Welcome to myLot! 
What about some french fries or roasted potatoes with some onions?
What about some french fries or roasted potatoes with some onions?@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
11 Dec 19
Thanks! Both of those sound like quick, easy options. I like!
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
1 Dec 19
That is a lot of potatoes! You could make a potato soup (you would need other ingredients as well, like probably your leek soup), also you could make home-made mashed potatoes, roast some potatoes (I like roasting them with dill and olive oil - nom), fried breakfast potatoes, or even try to make some home made au gratin potatoes (I have never tried this) OR home made French fries!
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@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
1 Dec 19
It is! I have a recipe for a potato and ham soup that I haven't made in a while. Maybe it's time to dig that one out again. Roasted potatoes are so simple and good. I have dill in my spice cupboard and rarely use it. Maybe it's time to change that.
My husband keeps trying to talk me into getting an air fryer. That would probably be perfect for making homemade French fries. I've never tried making au gratin potatoes. That might be something to find a recipe for and give a shot as a side dish.
@much2say (53941)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Mar 20
That is a super deal, but yah, that's a lot of potatoes too! That would be a good stash to have in the pantry at this time though. We bought a lot of potatoes (though not 20#s) . . . I ended up giving some of it to my parents as I have to think of their supplies as well. I guess they are good meal stretchers. We have done the same as you - baked whole, stew, soups . . . also baked fries, mashed, potato salad, mostly side dish stuff. But with a stash, I try to keep them in the dark and away from onions so I could use them at a later date.
@lynnwrites (148)
• United States
1 Dec 19
Houses where I live don't have basements. I'm storing them in the garage for now, since it's cooler than the house.
Things are a bit tight for us right now so I probably won't gift any of them... although now I'm wondering if I should box a few of them and wrap them for the kids to open at Christmas. They'd definitely get the joke. 
@Hannihar (129681)
• Israel
9 Jan 20
@lynnwrites
They can be used in potato salad. I put them in the chicken when I make it in the crock pot. I also put them in ghoulash when I make them.
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