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Preparing Using Fresh SunGlo-Idaho® Potatoes
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For best results, use US grade #1 fresh SunGlo-Idaho® Potatoes, 60 to 160 count, packed in 50 lb. cartons or bags. For more information on box and potato sizes,
click here.
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- Commercially Unpeeled
- Store in dark, cool area preferably at 45° F.
- DO NOT REFRIGERATE!
- Remove carton lid for proper circulation.
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- Unpeeled potatoes may be peeled before cooking or cooked with skins on, then rinsed under cool water and peeled.
- Commercially pre-peeled potatoes must be rinsed before cooking.
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Ingredients
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25 Sevings
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50 Servings
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100 Servings
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Whole, Unpeeled
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6 lbs.
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12 lbs.
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26 lbs.
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Whole, Peeled
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5 lbs.
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10 lbs.
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22 lbs.
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Whole Milk
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3/4 cups
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1.5-2 qts.
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3-4 qts.
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Margarine or Butter
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1/4 lb.
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1/2 lb.
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1 lb.
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Salt
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1.5 Tbs.
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3 Tbs.
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1.8 cup
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Directions:
- Cook potatoes until fork tender.
- Heat milk until scalding.
- Drain potatoed, peel if necessary. Place in mixer.
- Pour heated milk into mixer with potatoes. Whip on "low" setting until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- Add margarine or butter and salt. Whip on "high" setting for 3-4 minutes.
Note: More milk and a longer whipping time increase the volume of mashed potatoes. therefore, a #8 scoop (1/2 cup) can hold between 4.5 and 6.5 ounces.
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Fresh Unpeeled and Peeled
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Cooking Method
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25 Servings
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50 Servings
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100 Servings
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Steam-Jacket Kettle*
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35-40 min.
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40 min.
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40-45 min.
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Pressure Steamer
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25-30 min.
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30-35 min.
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30-35 min.
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Range-Top Burner*
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60 min.
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70 min.
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75 min.
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Convection Steamer
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40-45 min.
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40-45 min.
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45-50 min.
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* Water level should be approx. 4" above potatoes.
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Equipment
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Holding Temp.
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Maximum Time
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Steam Table
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Moist Heat #7*
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60 min.
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Warming Cabinet
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175 - 200° F
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60 min.
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- Pre-heat steamtable (moist heat) or warming cabinet.
- Use deep halp steam table pan (13.5" x 10.5" x 6") deep. Keep covered with lid or plastic wrap.
- If dry heat is used, set pan in water bath.
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Note: Mashed potatoes made from frozen product can be held longer, up to 4 hours, on a steam table. Ask the manufacturer for specific product holding times.
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Re-Heating in a Microwave Oven
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Internal Temp.: 150-160° F
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1000 Watt
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1300 Watt
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Heating times for plated meals
with 1/2 cup mashed potatoes,
2nd vegetable and entree.
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1 min. 45 sec.
to 2 min.
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1 min. 30 sec.
to 1 min. 45 sec.
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- Mashed potatoes can be held under refrigeration for up to 48 hours.
- Add pat of butter or margarine when pre-plating.
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