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Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

rms1954 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:24:25 GMT

Anyone ever try this? Your thoughts. I found several recipies but before trying I would like some feedback from those of you that may have made it.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

Mapshopper — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:37:10 GMT

I’ve tried a few simple potato salad recipes using canned potatoes, and they weren’t bad at all. If I were going to make a large quantity for a party, barbecue, etc., I’d probably use fresh boiled potatoes...I just think the taste/texture is a bit better. But I have enjoyed the few recipes I’ve tried that call for canned potatoes. Those recipes are usually simpler...not so many ingredients, and they’re a cinch to whip up quickly when you have no fresh potatoes on hand. I would try those recipes if I were you and see what you think. I’d make mine again, especially for my small family...so easy!

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

KentuckyWoman — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:42:02 GMT

I have only used canned potatoes as a side dish one time. I heated them on the stove, added butter and fresh parsley. We didn't like them at all. Canned vegetables have a very different flavor versus fresh. Potato salad might be different since you are adding several layers of flavors. Personally, I would do a trial run before I served it to company but I think using fresh potatoes would make a better dish. JMO.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

RedTop — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:58:06 GMT

My experience is NO.

I have never bought canned potatoes in the grocery store, but I have canned jars of our smallest home grown potatoes; the ones too small to peel, but too many to waste.

The only way my family felt they were edible was fried crispy in an iron skillet with onions, or used in potato soup, with cheese, bacon, ham, celery and onions for flavor.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

Carmie — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:10:20 GMT

I bought some canned potatoes to take camping. Yuck! Only did that once. We did not like them at all

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

DiAnne — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:21:37 GMT

In my opinion canned potatoes taste awful.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

rms1954 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:35:42 GMT

I've used whole canned potatos and diced in the past and liked them, but just not for the salad. I put parsley and butter on the whole ones and I'll fry up the diced ones with oniions and mushrooms. I just don't know how they would work in the salad. I may give it a try. I hate all the work of making potato salad.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

Sooner — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:00:41 GMT

I think bought potato salad (maybe a bbq place?) is far better than anything a canned potato could make.

Or potatoes made in the microwave. . .

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

Islandqueen1 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:06:50 GMT

An easy short cut is cleaning the potatoes, microwave with skins on, cool, remove skins and dice. It takes a lot less time when I do this as opposed to boiling. We all want short cuts with potatoe salad...this is it!!

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

Kachina624 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:02:18 GMT

Since I cook for one, I take some shortcuts I wouldnt ordinarily use if cooking for more. One is the use of canned sweet potatoes. They taste pretty much like the ones I cook, are very nutritious and they make a fast side dish.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

phoenixbrd — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:47:41 GMT

WAY to easy to cook potatoes to even xonsider canned. When I roast potatoes in the oven, I always make extra. So quick to peel and whip up potato salad or another potato dish. I also make extra potatoes in the Instant Pot or sometimes just do it the old fashion way on the stove. I always have potatoes on hand....a staple. I can't think of a reason why I would ever consider canned potatoes,

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

denisemb — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:05:45 GMT

Wish I could remember the site I used for a potato salad recipe using frozen (cubed) hashbrowns. I thought it was completely acceptable but DH (the purist) disagreed. (Just earned HIM the job of cleaning, peeling, boiling and dicing the potatoes!)

Anyhow, I think this is closest, but just used my regular recipe from there. I did chill the potatoes in the fridge for a little while before mixing.

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/hash-browns-potato-salad-142490

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:12:37 GMT

Wow....I never realized you could even buy canned potatoes. I've probably walked past them a million times before but never noticed them. I've seen canned green beans w/ potatoes but not the potatoes by themselves.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:03:02 GMT

I must live under a rock...I had no idea you could purchase canned potatoes.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

phoenixbrd — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:47:33 GMT

@denisemb What a cleaver idea. Swap out the eggs for celery, add smoked paprika on top, and you have my potato salad recipe. I'll bet this is tasty!

@denisemb wrote:
Wish I could remember the site I used for a potato salad recipe using frozen (cubed) hashbrowns.

Anyhow, I think this is closest, but just used my regular recipe from there. I did chill the potatoes in the fridge for a little while before mixing.

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/hash-browns-potato-salad-142490

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

Fressa — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:52:26 GMT

I've used the canned potatoes for potato salad and it works fine. It's especially good if you are making the German potato salad. I found it to be a big time saver for family reunions, picnics, etc. when you more people than usual and more food to prepare than time.

I still prefer my traditional recipe but sometimes you need the option of "semi" homemmade.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

MalteseMomma — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:15:10 GMT

@Fressa

They sell German Potato salad in a can also. I love it.

I have a few cans right here in my k-cabinet.....lol and now I'm gonna have me some...... <3

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

sidsmom — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:37:15 GMT

Unless I’m down in my Safe Room with dead Zombies

knocking on the door after the World Apocalypse,

why would anyone use canned potatoes?

Maybe if you didn’t have a kitchen to cook?

Can;t think another reason.

Real potatoes are so easy to prepare..cheap.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

Nightowlz — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:57:53 GMT

Eewh that sounds gross. I have never heard of potatoes in a can. Are they cut up or whole?
What do they put in them to keep them from turning brown?

I buy fresh or frozen vs processed canned food.

Re: Potato Salad Using Canned Potatos

BeccaLou — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:41:16 GMT

@rms1954 Yes I have. I made german potatoe salad with them. And I used the precooked bacon and it was done in about 10 minutes. I diced the potatoe and crisped them up in the bacon grease along with diced vidalia onion. My own recipe. Thay can be used in alot of ways including home fries. Just use your imagination. And You'll be surprised what you can come up with. I am glad I was made aware of them years ago. What a time saver. I even just like them drained and heated up with a can of drained carrots with a little butter on top for a quick side or a snack. Happy quiking !