Help! My Mashed Potatoes Came Out Too Soupy - Any Tips?

[stefani2]

I FINALLY used my RC and made a Cake - LOVED IT! Tried mashed potatoes tonight - followed the recipe - and it was TOO SOUPY! What did I do wrong - any tips/suggestions?

 

[kcjodih]

Sorry Jenna, I've never made it before but I hope someone comes through for you so we can all learn.

 

[gailz2]

I just did the volcano cake in mine and it blew up all over my microwave. Any suggestions on that? I did put the full can of icing in, perhaps it was too much? Are there recipes floating around for the rice cooker?

 

[casescafe]

I make mashed potatoes in my rice cooker all the time.

Start out with a little less milk & butter... you can always add more if they're too thick. I dice my potatoes into 1" cubes, then rinse the cubes under cold water to remove the excess starch. They then go into the rice cooker with the milk & butter and get "nuked" on HIGH for 10 minutes. Remove from microwave to stir well, then put them back in for 6 to 8 minutes. They should now be ready for mashing.

For a great variation, instead of seasoning with salt & papper, try adding 1/2 package of Ranch Dressing mix. After you try the Ranch Mashed Potatoes, you may find that regular mashed potatoes are too bland to fix anymore.

 

[casescafe]

Here are some additional recipes...

 

[stefani2]

For the RC Cakes - ONLY use 1/2 can of frosting. a FULL CAN WILL BE TOO MUCH and it will overflow/explode.

I think I had diced my potatoes too small. With bigger cubes -there would be less milk.

I think I will try it again.

 

[ShanaSmith]

I do mashed potatoes too, I cook them for 12 minutes and leave the lid on for about another 10 or so, then mash them. I also mac n cheese all the time. I have found about 1 extra minute works great. So, about 8 1/2 minutes then drain right away.

 

[mypamperedbiz]

Does anyone know what is pictured in the current fall/winter 08 catalog in the rice cooker plus? It does not look like rice to me...just wondering if anyone has heard

Thanks!!!!!
Kara

 

[candiejayne]

I have lactose people in my house, so when i followed the recipe I substituted water for the milk. I made them last night for the first time. it said to fill half full of liquid to start, but i thought that it was too much, i only did about 1/4 then added mild at the end to make them creamier. they turned out good. I just got my RCP but I am in love with it! I played around with making a cake, but made up my own... it was horrible LOL! I'm the only one in the house that will eat it! gonna try something else next time. I love playing around with things.