Have you ever eaten canned potatoes?
@Melanie_Marie (2300)
St. Clair, Michigan
March 22, 2025 5:54pm CST
And if so, how did you prepare them?
These somehow ended up in my room after the move to Kentucky (I’m sorry I mean Ira Twp, MI) and they are nowhere near expired so I can still do something with them.
I would like to dry them and then crisp them up in either a toaster oven or better yet, a frying pan with butter.
Potatoes are the only carb I truly love, which is why I’ve never given them up.
Is it possible to make somewhat of a French fry with these? Or are they more for stews and soups and stuff because they’re already swimming in liquid..
They’re organic. :) Bonus 
Thank you friends
Will be back after weekend and hoping to get some expert chef advice on these guys.
I’ve never worked with them before.
Have a nice weekend and don’t forget to watch SNL
Thank you friends
Will be back after weekend and hoping to get some expert chef advice on these guys.
I’ve never worked with them before.
Have a nice weekend and don’t forget to watch SNL13 people like this
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@GardenGerty (165666)
• United States
23 Mar
My sister got some in commodities. She gave them to me. I put them in soups or I have mashed them. I do not know about frying or crisping them.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
Thanks Heather, never considered mashing them into mashed potaters, might give it a try.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
Ok, so the salt will help with the drying process.. I have no problem letting them dry out for as long as possible to get them to fry up good. Thanks NJ for the info. 
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@RebeccasFarm (95848)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Mar
I think I did once..that says it all
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@RebeccasFarm (95848)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 Mar
@Melanie_Marie Yeah..they just don't taste right but you know we have to be thrifty and eat.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
Wonderful news
Thank you OT xx
I haven’t made a move with them yet.1 person likes this
@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
26 Mar
@Melanie_Marie that is good, I will wait for your post of what you did with yours so I will get the idea
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
If you want, I’ll mess around with them first and see what they’re like. I’m getting some pretty good advice here so we’ll see what I can come up with. Thank you @rakski
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
26 Mar
@rakski Will definitely post the finished product
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (15806)
• Torrington, Connecticut
31 Mar
I have had it in that way but more in a canned soup
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (15806)
• Torrington, Connecticut
31 Mar
@Melanie_Marie Jejejeje Thanks!
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
2 Apr
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Wellwellwell Welcome!
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
31 Mar
Yeah, that’s how I pictured it too, more like a soupy kind of potato. I’m still working on a masterpiece recipe with these. Haven’t gotten around to it yet, but will showcase the finished product for sure. Thanks Baconstrips
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@MarieCoyle (48112)
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23 Mar
I have had them before. Just heated and eaten they aren't really very good. If you want to fry or brown them in a skillet, rinse, drain, and dry for a bit on a paper towel. You can brown them in a skillet, just don't overcook or they will fall apart. Often they are salty, so taste before adding salt.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
Got it. I was asking my dad if they have that “salty, soggy, soupy” taste to them, and he just said, I don’t know, they tasted like potatoes.
Greattt so useful.
Thanks Marie, your info gave me more insight
Thanks Marie, your info gave me more insight1 person likes this
@MarieCoyle (48112)
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26 Mar
@Melanie_Marie
I keep a few cans here in case of not being able to get to the store in bad weather, or for emergencies if the kids show up and I don't have everything I need. My oldest son loves fried potatoes with a breakfast of eggs...I think I mostly keep them here for that, but they are convenient, inexpensive, and tasty. And, you're welcome, I am glad I helped in some way.
@snowy22315 (195606)
• United States
23 Mar
I've had em. I don't like them . Maybe coated with something and fried they might be OK
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
Thanks @snowy that’s the plan.
I’ll let ya know how they turn out.
Could always make breakfast casserole with them if they misbehave right from the start.
@Orson_Kart (7724)
• United Kingdom
26 Mar
I know I am a bit late to this, but my expert advice would be to donate it to your local food bank. But do it anonymously. 
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@Orson_Kart (7724)
• United Kingdom
27 Mar
@Melanie_Marie I’m sure you’ll do wonders with them. Good luck! 
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
26 Mar
They’re that bad?
I’ll see what I can do. Thanks Ors1 person likes this
@id_peace (16627)
• Singapore
30 Mar
@Melanie_Marie Yes I guess it is a time saver as well.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
I agree with you. Made me wonder why they would want to can these things anyway, I’m guessing as a time-saver.
Thanks @id_peace
@FourWalls (78487)
• United States
23 Mar
I love canned potatoes. I usually just warm them up in the microwave and put ranch seasoning on them (or some other type of seasoning). I tried once to see if they would “fry” but the water they’re packed in negated that idea. They still were good. The only bad potato is one you don’t eat.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
I agree! I do love my potatoes.
Maybe even microwave with some butter, garlic/onion powder + paprika and pour some melted cheese and then dip in ketchup.
Thank you @FourWalls
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@1creekgirl (44085)
• United States
23 Mar
They might be good, but if they're anywhere as awful as canned carrots, I'll wait for spring.
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@1creekgirl (44085)
• United States
26 Mar
@Melanie_Marie Let us know how they taste.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
CAN’T STAND canned carrots and that’s exactly what I was afraid these would resemble.
We shall see
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
Then we’re in the same boat. And I get the feeling these things are gonna sink like the Titanic no matter what I do.
But still worth a try. Haha
Thanks B
@porwest (106989)
• United States
23 Mar
Years and years and years ago when my mom used to make them, most of the time draining them, drying them off, and frying them. They were always good, although in my adult life I have never made them from a can myself. That being said, I do love potatoes pretty much any way they can be eaten, just don't use canned anymore.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
Yeah I usually work with the fresh spuds, but even they can be a pain because they just stay SO HARD for me (that sounded wrong) but you know what I mean. They take awhile to cook before you can easily cut thru them.
I won’t let these go to waste and thank you for sharing Mom’s technique. Draining seems to be the main thing here, before doing anything else.
but you know what I mean. They take awhile to cook before you can easily cut thru them.
I won’t let these go to waste and thank you for sharing Mom’s technique. Draining seems to be the main thing here, before doing anything else.1 person likes this
@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
I just might try the cheese potato fries method, thank you, Faru.
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
26 Mar
@FaruMesh Thank you, but my last discussion went bye-bye for some reason, when I know I didn’t break any rules. I didn’t use any links, or even mention the name of my newest job, only what it entails.
But because I am no longer an overthinker, the “trying to figure it out” stops right here. What you do is take the thought, crumble it up like a piece of paper, and toss it in the trash.
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@FaruMesh (3517)
• India
26 Mar
@Melanie_Marie I'm, there will be always something to enjoy in your posts.
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@Danielclark691 (2157)
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22 Mar
Nothing wrong with potatoes from a can. We usually have the whole boiled ones in tins. The image on your tin looks like lemons!
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@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
25 Mar
I know! They have them so nicely sliced already.
Maybe… scalloped potatoes if all else fails?
I’ll keep you guys posted because this is serious
