Learn how to cook canned potatoes so that you can enjoy this inexpensive, simple, and super tasty ingredient! I'm going to show you a variety of different ways to cook canned potatoes all the way from the stovetop to the oven! Plus, you'll also get some storage information, tips, and more!
Guide To Cooking Canned Potatoes
Maybe you've seen some canned potatoes on the shelf at the grocery store or you have some that have been sitting in your pantry for a while and you just don't know what to do with them. Today, I'm going to show you my favorite 3 methods for cooking canned potatoes along with some tasty recipes you can use them in!
Potatoes in a can are cheap, convenient, and super easy to prepare. Plus, they are still super tasty!
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- Guide To Cooking Canned Potatoes
- What Are Canned Potatoes
- Ingredients
- How To Cook Canned Potatoes On The Stovetop
- How To Cook Canned Potatoes In The Oven
- How To Cook Canned Potatoes In The Air Fryer
- Tips For Cooking Canned Potatoes
- Storing Canned Potatoes
- Recipes Using Canned Potatoes
- ❓ Recipe FAQs
- 🥔 More Potato Recipes
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments & Reviews
What Are Canned Potatoes
Canned potatoes are exactly what they sound like: potatoes in a can. You can buy them whole, diced, or sliced.
When canned, they are only partially cooked so you will still want to cook them before eating them. They last much longer than fresh potatoes so it is always a good idea to keep a few cans on hand!
Ingredients
Just like with fresh potatoes, you'll want to have a few extra ingredients on hand (mainly seasonings) to add some extra flavor to your dish! Here are some spices and herbs that would taste fantastic, but you can feel free to swap out these spices for some of your favorites!
- Canned Potatoes - One 15-ounce can of whole potatoes.
- Butter - 2 tablespoons of butter. I prefer butter for its rich flavor, but some olive oil would work as well.
- Dill Weed - 1 teaspoon of dill weed.
- Parmesan - 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese (grated).
- Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Parsley - ½ teaspoon of parsley (dried).
- Onion Powder - ¼ teaspoon of onion powder.
- Pepper - A pinch of ground black pepper, to taste.
- Olive Oil - ½ tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. This will prevent the butter from burning.
How To Cook Canned Potatoes On The Stovetop
Cooking canned potatoes on the stovetop is quick and simple. You only need a cast iron skillet for this method!
- Drain. Drain and rinse a can of potatoes then pat them dry with a paper towel and cut each potato in half.
- Melt butter. Add ½ tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to a cast iron skillet and place it over medium heat to melt it.
- Season potatoes. Once melted, add the potatoes and seasonings (dill weed, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, and pepper). Stir until the potatoes are well coated.
- Cook. Cook for 9-12 minutes, or until the potatoes become tender. Make sure to stir occasionally. *You can add a little more butter if you find the potatoes are becoming too dry.
- Serve. Remove the potatoes from the heat, sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
How To Cook Canned Potatoes In The Oven
Baking your potatoes in the oven takes a little longer than using the stovetop, but it is super easy! You'll need a couple of bowls and a baking sheet for this method.
- Preheat. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with some aluminum foil.
- Melt butter. Drain and rinse a can of potatoes, pat them dry with some paper towels, and then cut them in half. Place 2 tablespoons of butter into a small bowl and melt it using the microwave.
- Season the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle the melted butter over top as well as ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle in the seasonings (dill, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, and pepper) and gently stir until well-coated.
- Bake. Evenly spread the coated potatoes over the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through the baking time.
- Serve. Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then serve immediately.
How To Cook Canned Potatoes In The Air Fryer
The air fryer is a super speedy way of preparing potatoes from a can. You'll want your air fryer and a bowl ready to go!
- Rinse potatoes. Drain and rinse a can of potatoes, pat them dry, and cut them into quarters.
- Season the potatoes. Place the potatoes into a bowl and coat them with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle the seasonings over top and gently stir until they are well-coated.
- Cook. Dump the coated potatoes into the air fryer basket and cook at 370°F (185°C) for 10-12 minutes, stopping to shake the basket every couple of minutes.
- Serve. Remove the potatoes from the air fryer, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Tips For Cooking Canned Potatoes
- You'll want to rinse your potatoes really well before using them. This will help to remove any excess sodium that they were canned with so they won't be too salty.
- Feel free to try out the seasonings that I used or swap them out for your own preferred blend!
- Canned potatoes are relatively bland by themself. So make sure you add some seasonings!
Storing Canned Potatoes
Unopened canned potatoes have a long shelf life and can be stored in your pantry for anywhere from 2-5 years.
Once opened, you'll need to keep your potatoes stored in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days. I would not recommend freezing them.
Recipes Using Canned Potatoes
You can use canned potatoes for a ton of different recipes that would normally use fresh potatoes! Try out some of these recipes using potatoes from a can!
- Potato Salad
- Ham & Potato Soup
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
- Ham & Potato Casserole
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Now that you know how to cook potatoes from a can, what are you going to make first? Leave a comment down below and let me know!
❓ Recipe FAQs
Any of these methods are great for cooking canned potatoes. I use all of them depending on what kind of mood I'm in or what other dishes I'm making to serve alongside the potatoes. It's really just personal preference!
Making sure to pat your potatoes dry after rinsing is the key to crisp potatoes! Plus, the air fryer does a great job of achieving some crispy outsides!
Somewhat. When you buy potatoes in a can, they are actually par-cooked so you will need to cook them before eating, but they won't take as long to cook as standard fresh potatoes.
🥔 More Potato Recipes
- Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes - These creamy and flavorful potatoes are a family-favorite side dish!
- Mashed Potatoes Without Milk - Even if you have no milk on hand, you can still enjoy some creamy mashed potatoes!
- Smoked Baked Potato - Make some baked potatoes in your smoker for some extra flavor!
- Air Fryer Potato Skins - These crispy potato skins make a great appetizer!
- Mashed Potato Casserole - This delicious casserole is the best way to use up some leftover mashed potatoes!
- Onion Soup Mix Roasted Potatoes - These potatoes are seasoned using some onion soup mix!
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How To Cook Canned Potatoes
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned potatoes (whole)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon parsley (dried)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
On The Stovetop
- Drain and rinse your canned potatoes then pat them dry with a paper towel and cut each potato in half.
- Add the olive oil and your butter to a cast iron skillet and place it over medium heat to melt it.
- Once melted, add the potatoes and seasonings (dill weed, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, and pepper). Stir until the potatoes are well coated.
- Cook for 9-12 minutes, or until the potatoes become tender. Make sure to stir occasionally. *You can add a little more butter if you find the potatoes are becoming too dry.
- Remove the potatoes from the heat, sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
In The Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with some aluminum foil.
- Drain and rinse your potatoes, pat them dry with some paper towels, and then cut them in half. Place your butter into a small bowl and melt it using the microwave.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle the melted butter and olive oil over top. Sprinkle in the seasonings (dill, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, and pepper) and gently stir until well-coated.
- Evenly spread the coated potatoes over the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through the baking time.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then serve immediately.
In The Air Fryer
- Drain and rinse the potatoes, pat them dry, and cut them into quarters.
- Place the potatoes into a bowl and coat them with melted butter and olive oil. Sprinkle the seasonings over top and gently stir until they are well-coated.
- Dump the coated potatoes into the air fryer basket and cook at 370°F (185°C) for 10-12 minutes, stopping to shake the basket every couple of minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You'll want to rinse your potatoes really well before using them. This will help to remove any excess sodium that they were canned with so they won't be too salty.
- Feel free to try out the seasonings that I used or swap them out for your own preferred blend!
- Canned potatoes are relatively bland by themself. So make sure you add some seasonings!
Nicky says
Heel leuk en lijk mij heel lekker allemaal maar waar koop je blikken met aardappels?
Ben er al ruim een jaar naar opzoek.
"Very nice and all seem very tasty to me, but where do you buy cans with potatoes?
Been looking for it for over a year now."
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Ik weet het niet, maar we laten deze vraag hier. Hopelijk zal iemand antwoorden en je in de goede richting wijzen.
"I don't know, but we'll leave this question here. Hopefully someone will answer and point you in the right direction."
Dr. Julie Ann Avila says
Thanks for the tips. I find these the ideal potatoes to add to crockpot curries. Just add the last 15 minutes of cooking.