Can I use instant mashed potatoes to thicken gravy?

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1. Can I use instant mashed potatoes to thicken gravy?
2. Can I use instant potatoes to thicken my stew?
3. Do potatoes thicken a stew?
4. Can you use potato flakes as a thickener?
5. Can I use potato starch to thicken soup?

Can I use instant mashed potatoes to thicken gravy?

I use instant mashed potatoes to thicken gravy, works great and I think it tastes much better. It would work perfect for soup also.

Can I use instant potatoes to thicken my stew?

To thicken the stew, add instant mashed potato flakes a bit at a time, until desired thickness/consistency is obtained. Remove bay leaves, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Do potatoes thicken a stew?

You'll most likely be using potatoes, and their starch will naturally thicken your stew. It's not a gravy—you shouldn't be adding a roux or flour or cornstarch.

Can you use potato flakes as a thickener?

Turn to potatoes when you need to thicken your soup. The starch in potatoes makes it an excellent natural thickener. ... Stir in no more than a teaspoon of potato flakes at a time into the soup. Starch thickens easily; you don't want to overdo it and end up with a soup the consistency of mashed potatoes.

Can I use potato starch to thicken soup?

Much like cornstarch, potato starch is used to thicken soups, sauces and pie fillings. It's also an essential part of gluten free baking. ... When cooking with potato starch, we suggested adding it to a warm recipe. This will ensure that the starch works as intended.