Instant mashed potatoes as filler in meatloaf page 2

[cheffy]

I've never used tapioca powder--or even pearls--but that sounds awesome. Cassava is one of my favorite carb sources; its carb texture is absolutely amazing, especially in stews.

It makes an awesome cheese "bread" too!

Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pćo de Queijo) Recipe | Simply Recipes

[teach2183]

I don't find the need for a filler in my meatloaf. Ground beef, ground prok, onion, and some spices.

[Rosegin]

I don't find the need for a filler in my meatloaf. Ground beef, ground prok, onion, and some spices.

Yeah, that. Meat loaf traditionally had filler to stretch the meat, not because it was necessary.

[Rosemary 231]

Yeah, that. Meat loaf traditionally had filler to stretch the meat, not because it was necessary.

Not about stretching but to create that "bready" texture my mom's had . . . without the bread.

[Louisa655]

Begs the question as a Whole Food preparer: Why would I purchase 'flakes' from a company, that comes in a box with a bar code and add that to my perfectly good, grass feed meatloaf? What exactly is in that box? Can anyone confirm or deny the contents of that box? Why eat something as fake as dried potato dust?

[aktres]

I use grated parmesan and chopped mushrooms.

[Rosemary 231]

Begs the question as a Whole Food preparer: Why would I purchase 'flakes' from a company, that comes in a box with a bar code and add that to my perfectly good, grass feed meatloaf? What exactly is in that box? Can anyone confirm or deny the contents of that box? Why eat something as fake as dried potato dust?

Promise not to add the bar code or box to the meatloaf. My meatloaf being humble since I can't afford grass fed, I have no idea whether the "dried potato dust" was made from fake or genuine potatoes. Elsewhere in this thread I give sufficient reason why I need to take shortcuts. If I could boil some potatoes, I would.

[curlygirl]

I've used it as "filler" for my meatza crusts. Helps shrinkage and in our case, you couldn't really taste it. Much cheaper than almond flour. I only need about 2 TBL's per pound if I use it

[Zanna]

I use potato flour as my thickener for anything needing thickening - most of those dishes use potatoes anyway so it seems like a natural fit. I also use it to thicken meat gravies - I brown ground beef and onions in beef tallow, then sprinkle a few tablespoons of potato flour and blend well, then add hot bone broth and bring to a boil on high heat. Let it bubble for a bit to thicken, then add cream to finish it. Don't see why that wouldn't work for meatloaf. I'm not a fan of potato flakes and a bag of Bob Mills potato flour lasts a long time so the cost doesn't concern me much.

[bloodorchid]

what's the difference between potato flour and potato flakes? they're both dehydrated and processed