How much is mash?

The United States Department of Agriculture considers that a serving of mashed potatoes is 1 cup, which equals 210 grams (g) or almost half a pound (0.46 pounds). But don't let anyone dictate(r) to you the size of a mashed potato serving. If you want to eat 2 cups, or even 3, it's your decision.

1. Is Smash the same as mash?
2. How many potatoes should you make per person for mashed potatoes?
3. Why do my mashed potatoes taste sour?
4. Can you put mash in the fridge?
5. What happens if you eat old mashed potatoes?
6. Why do people say smashed potatoes?
7. Who wrote mash for Smash?
8. How many potatoes mashed 1 cup?
9. How do you calculate mashed potato?
10. What is a portion of mashed potato?

Is Smash the same as mash?

The word mash means to mix something well e.g. mash potatoes well. And the word smash means to break something with a harsh sound.

How many potatoes should you make per person for mashed potatoes?

Plan on 1/3 to 1/2 pound potatoes per person for your feast.

Why do my mashed potatoes taste sour?

When exposed to light, potatoes manufacture increasing amounts of chlorophyll as well as two bitter-tasting alkaloid compounds, solanine and chaconine. In high concentrations, these can not only make potatoes taste bitter but also can cause headaches and stomachaches.

Can you put mash in the fridge?

Storing and using up leftover mash

Our home economist Steffi recommends keeping leftover mash in the fridge for up to three days. You can also freeze it for up to two months. When it comes to defrosting, leave it in the fridge overnight to thaw completely.

What happens if you eat old mashed potatoes?

When you eat bad mashed potatoes, there is a chance you could get sick. But it's minimal since most spoilage bacteria found in food items aren't harmful.

Why do people say smashed potatoes?

Smashing generally leaves potato skin, flakes and lumps intact and deploys olive oil or cooking juices as often as it does butter or cream. ''Basically, you give the potato a good kick in the pants and send it to the plate,'' said Peter Hoffman, the chef and owner of Savoy in Manhattan.

Who wrote mash for Smash?

Composer Cliff Adams said that the jingle to accompany 'for Mash get Smash' took just one second to compose!

How many potatoes mashed 1 cup?

We found that it took 1 medium white potato to obtain 1 cup of either sliced or shredded potato. When dicing we needed 1.25 potatoes to reach the 1 cup mark. When preparing French fries, it took 1.3 potatoes to result in about 1 cup. However, when measuring for 1 cup of mashed, 2 whole potatoes did the trick.

How do you calculate mashed potato?

You don't need to make an allowance for the peeled weight of the potatoes if you will be adding milk, butter, cheese, and/or sour cream in your potato recipe. The calculator will also provide suggestions for the amount of instant mashed potatoes you'll need just in case you decide not to use regular potatoes.

What is a portion of mashed potato?

The United States Department of Agriculture considers that a serving of mashed potatoes is 1 cup, which equals 210 grams (g) or almost half a pound (0.46 pounds).