Close-up of potatoes in basket

Ask Dr. Potato

With everything our potato experts know, they should be called doctors! Have a question? Dr. Potato will be sure to get your question answered within a week.

With 960 posts, chances are there's already an answer to your question. Please try searching below before submitting a question to Dr. Potato.

What, if any, material should be used to wrap potatoes when baking them?

An article said not to wrap potatoes in aluminum foil when baking. What, if any, material should be used to wrap potatoes when baking them?
See Answer

Can I bake 25 potatoes the day before my baked potato bar and heat them in the morning for lunch in crockpots?

Can I bake 25 potatoes the day before my baked potato bar and heat them in the morning for lunch in crockpots?
See Answer

How many pounds of scalloped potatoes will it take to feed 12 people?

How many pounds of scalloped potatoes will it take to feed 12 people?
See Answer

Does baking 20 potatoes at a time affect the overall baking time?

Does baking 20 potatoes at a time affect the overall baking time?
See Answer

I have an order for 60 loaded potatoes, how can I cook ahead and hold the potatoes at temp while stuffing them?

I have an order for 60 loaded potatoes, how can I cook ahead and hold the potatoes at temp while stuffing them?
See Answer

When baking a roast in the oven, can I bake the potatoes and baby carrots along with the roast at 350 degrees?

When baking a roast in the oven, can I bake the potatoes and baby carrots along with the roast at 350 degrees?
See Answer

How long should I blanch large potato cubes?

How long should I blanch large potato cubes?
See Answer

How to store potatoes for an extended period without sprouting.

How to store potatoes for an extended period without sprouting.
See Answer

Do I peel the potatoes before soaking them in lemon juice or vinegar?

Do I peel the potatoes before soaking them in lemon juice or vinegar?
See Answer

I boiled whole potatoes with the skin on and left them in the water overnight, unrefrigerated. Are they still safe to eat?

I boiled whole potatoes with the skin on and left them in the water overnight, unrefrigerated. Are they still safe to eat?
See Answer

Dr. Potato isn't a real doctor but a team of potato experts ready to answer all your potato questions.

Ask a Question

Popular Categories

Ask Dr. Potato

Have a question about
Idaho® potatoes? Ask away!