tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post7371488646519127478..comments2024-02-24T20:03:05.666-08:00Comments on The Grocery Cart Challenge: How To Make Homemade Frozen HashbrownsGaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-41911596960326064762012-02-24T12:03:22.866-08:002012-02-24T12:03:22.866-08:00Thanks for the info.This year I want to plant root...Thanks for the info.This year I want to plant root veg and herbs but I only have a balcony.Now I know what to do with the extra potatoes.I live in Switzerland and the prices for certain foods are astronomical!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-39404965518601785702012-01-31T13:17:00.705-08:002012-01-31T13:17:00.705-08:00Ooh, I bet this would work to make french fries to...Ooh, I bet this would work to make french fries to bake later too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-74459082945187867722012-01-13T09:15:41.333-08:002012-01-13T09:15:41.333-08:00Thank you, Gayle, for posting how to make homemade...Thank you, Gayle, for posting how to make homemade frozen hashbrowns!! I just froze 7 6-cup bags (I read somewhere that 6 cups is about the equivalent to the 2-lb bags recipes usually call for). I'm so excited to have these on hand - cheap and easy. I appreciate your excellent tutorial!Naominoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-69044267578538158662011-07-16T14:05:39.798-07:002011-07-16T14:05:39.798-07:00Ok so I am "more lazy" then most but lov...Ok so I am "more lazy" then most but love hash browns (shredded) Ok here is my take I wash potatos, cut out any questionable spots, no peeling, shred in my food processor into a pan of cold water (maybe add just a smidgen of lemon juice or stay fresh etc, not much when I have my five or ten lbs shrededed and soaked I squeeze out the excess water divide them into manageable ammounts and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-90913136008017914422011-03-28T15:54:51.295-07:002011-03-28T15:54:51.295-07:00I was just going to make a Hashbrown Potato Pie, b...I was just going to make a Hashbrown Potato Pie, but it calls for frozen hashbrowns, which I never buy. This totally solves the problem of how do I substitute! Thank you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619215602834126602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-46996086558631939042010-09-23T20:00:51.852-07:002010-09-23T20:00:51.852-07:00I'm so happy that I found your site! I just tr...I'm so happy that I found your site! I just tried out a recipe for frozen breakfast burritos that turned out amazingly well but there was something missing...HASH BROWNS!!! I don't know why those go so well together, but they do! I can't wait to try this! Thanks!!!Christiehttp://www.endlesslylearning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-72707417849256747902010-08-17T14:56:38.326-07:002010-08-17T14:56:38.326-07:00I have seen tips that do not par boil first - just...I have seen tips that do not par boil first - just soak the potatos in cold water, thren shred - does the par boiling chang the cooking time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-78508239112546467422010-07-21T17:54:08.158-07:002010-07-21T17:54:08.158-07:00i'm so excited to stumble across your bolg. i...i'm so excited to stumble across your bolg. i'm a mom of 5 (for now) and will definately be digging deeper to get tips and such. I found you on google when i was looking for a homemade frozen hashbrown recipe.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174933275189430730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-6751100763414083362009-09-15T14:06:45.289-07:002009-09-15T14:06:45.289-07:00You know, I didn't measure I just put in what ...You know, I didn't measure I just put in what I thought my family would eat. It was a full gallons size bag though.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-68691776239784841832009-09-15T13:25:51.799-07:002009-09-15T13:25:51.799-07:00Hello again - I finally made these, but I forgot t...Hello again - I finally made these, but I forgot to bookmark your site and did it off memory. Let's just say I'm glad I just tested it with a 5-pound bag... I have a question - how much do you put in the gallon bags? When I do things in bulk, I'm all about measuring (roughly) so I can have uniform results for meals. Thanks!<br /><br />By the way, I added you to my blogroll... :-)Kimarie @ Cardamom's Podhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01243139892786881300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-71521196849743782972009-07-29T11:15:47.623-07:002009-07-29T11:15:47.623-07:00I haven't found frozen hasbrowns on sale in SO...I haven't found frozen hasbrowns on sale in SO long and I LOVE this tip, I'd never thought to par-boil them.<br />Thanks for posting this!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333985897002693622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-47056435754852544082009-07-13T18:40:26.412-07:002009-07-13T18:40:26.412-07:00I can't comment from personal experience but I...I can't comment from personal experience but I have heard that commercial hash browns have gluten in them...so this would be a way for gluten free to have their hashbrowns!<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-72243385506792759882009-07-10T06:40:19.598-07:002009-07-10T06:40:19.598-07:00I can't wait to try this!!! While I have neve...I can't wait to try this!!! While I have never been so lucky to find free potatoes...the 10 lb. bags are often on sale for several dollars at my local grocery store.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726535349207312975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-17876187834429478232009-07-09T11:35:59.414-07:002009-07-09T11:35:59.414-07:00Glad to hear that was the 2nd freezer! Whew. Now, ...Glad to hear that was the 2nd freezer! Whew. Now, I must find an awesome sale on spuds and try this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-17471847406199372402009-07-09T09:46:42.596-07:002009-07-09T09:46:42.596-07:00I agree with you on the comfort food! We have 6- 4...I agree with you on the comfort food! We have 6- 43 ft rows of potatoes so you idea is great! I tried to scred them raw and put in the freezer but made a mess by not precooking and putting it in too big of a bag. Thanks for the scoop will try that soon.BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-38685783615933868852009-07-09T00:42:23.769-07:002009-07-09T00:42:23.769-07:00As a Brit I've always wondered what US hash br...As a Brit I've always wondered what US hash brown potatoes were as over here they are shaped with onion and seasoning. Now I know - thank you:) I have loads of potatoes that I was just going to chuck (which goes against my frugal and eco-friendly ways). I shall be making frozen hash brown potatoes now. I shall be sure to link to your post from my frugal living blog.Tigermadstanleyhttp://healthyfrugalhome.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-845761985783008302009-07-08T12:44:19.637-07:002009-07-08T12:44:19.637-07:00Haha! That's our second freezer.Haha! That's our second freezer.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-35149797045826255522009-07-08T12:39:44.627-07:002009-07-08T12:39:44.627-07:00Is your freezer really that empty? I think I would...Is your freezer really that empty? I think I would have a major anxiety attack ... ok, so I may be a border line food hoarder, but still :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-60215047069652672922009-07-08T11:13:32.089-07:002009-07-08T11:13:32.089-07:00Oh, thank you, I have been wondering for years how...Oh, thank you, I have been wondering for years how to do this well!Jamihttp://www.anoregoncottage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-12359626156372584562009-07-08T09:55:24.238-07:002009-07-08T09:55:24.238-07:00Did you freeze all 30 lbs (I was thinking of all t...Did you freeze all 30 lbs (I was thinking of all that work at once). I ask because I am curious what else you're doing with your freebie potatoes. <br /><br />Andrea<br /><br />P.S. You showed GREAT restraint not taking ALL the potatoes; of course 90 lbs of potatoes are a LOT of potatoes. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-87539788551635931252009-07-08T08:31:40.140-07:002009-07-08T08:31:40.140-07:00Oh, you're awesome! I have half a bag of potat...Oh, you're awesome! I have half a bag of potatoes sprouting on my counter that I was about to start experimenting with. You saved me the trouble! Thanks :)Savings Ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04644625876974636692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-48379386835946853612009-07-08T08:26:37.539-07:002009-07-08T08:26:37.539-07:00You can just cook them straight from frozen, just ...You can just cook them straight from frozen, just like regular hashbrowns.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-71304065962562939772009-07-08T08:19:56.823-07:002009-07-08T08:19:56.823-07:00This is wonderful! I just discovered your blog las...This is wonderful! I just discovered your blog last week and it has renewed my challenge to reduce our grocery bill. Two weeks ago I googled freezing homemade hashbrowns and couldn't find any answers. Thanks for this great tip! <br /><br />Do you let them thaw before you cook them or put them in a recipe?Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303109259172731516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-75597959980101992122009-07-08T08:08:16.497-07:002009-07-08T08:08:16.497-07:00You are always filled with such great ideas. Than...You are always filled with such great ideas. Thanks for sharing them.Blakelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654609202769802290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-36846774315567824852009-07-08T07:56:16.344-07:002009-07-08T07:56:16.344-07:00Because these are pre-cooked, most of the juice is...Because these are pre-cooked, most of the juice is cooked out so you won't be dealing with watery raw potato or potato that is turning grey. And since they aren't all watery they won't freeze in a hard clump either. The shred are very dry and freeze up just like store bought.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.com