Amy's Yummy high protein (20 grams per 4 oz) mashed potatoes

staceya
staceya Member Posts: 720
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
8 each potatoes, peel and boil
*8 scoops protein powder
*2c. heavy cream
*1c. whole milk
*4 eggs
Salt and Pepper to taste
* Mix all ingredients together in a sauce pan. Heat in a sauce pan constantly stirring to avoided curdling and lumps.
When mixture becomes warm and thin custard like remove from heat.
Place potatoes in food processor and blend while slowly pouring wet ingredients in.
Makes approximately 20 4 oz. portions.

These are excellent. Thank you AMY!!

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  • wifeforlife
    wifeforlife Member Posts: 189
    #2
    protein powder
    where do you get protein powder? and how do you know if it is a quality product?
  • handl1983
    handl1983 Member Posts: 37
    #3
    wifeforlife said:

    protein powder
    where do you get protein powder? and how do you know if it is a quality product?

    Morning!
    We are pretty new
    Morning!
    We are pretty new to this, but I have found that you can get protein pwdr almost anywhere from Walmart to Vitamin World. Prices vary. You can go online and compare brands and ingredients. I have found that mid priced brands are fine, as my husband cant taste anything. I am sure that someone else here will have more info for you, but at least this is a start. Good luck!!!
  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
    #4
    Protien Powder
    The brand that was recommended to me by the nutritionist is: Beneprotein (A nestle product)
    You have to have make sure to use plain (not choc or vanilla) in items like mashed potatoes. I got a can as a gift and have no idea where they got it from originally.
    Good Luck with all
    Stacey
  • SASH
    SASH Member Posts: 421 Member
    #5
    staceya said:

    Protien Powder
    The brand that was recommended to me by the nutritionist is: Beneprotein (A nestle product)
    You have to have make sure to use plain (not choc or vanilla) in items like mashed potatoes. I got a can as a gift and have no idea where they got it from originally.
    Good Luck with all
    Stacey

    Taters
    Sounds good. You might want to add some roasted garlic to the potatoes just for some added flavor.
  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
    #6
    SASH said:

    Taters
    Sounds good. You might want to add some roasted garlic to the potatoes just for some added flavor.

    That sounds good
    wonder if it would burn..I am hesitant to branch out beyond blandness..but it does sound good. Just finished eating some of these right now..
  • Fire34
    Fire34 Member Posts: 365
    #7
    staceya said:

    That sounds good
    wonder if it would burn..I am hesitant to branch out beyond blandness..but it does sound good. Just finished eating some of these right now..

    Falvor ?
    Sash
    Added flavor ? How can you taste anything without taste buds? LOL
    Dave
  • SASH
    SASH Member Posts: 421 Member
    #8
    Fire34 said:

    Falvor ?
    Sash
    Added flavor ? How can you taste anything without taste buds? LOL
    Dave

    Flavor
    Flavor also comes from smells, past experiences, and memories. Roasted garlic isn't spicy but more of a sweet taste and does give things a good taste. I didn't lose my taste buds or at least I don't think I did and over time they may come back even more.
  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
    #9
    SASH said:

    Flavor
    Flavor also comes from smells, past experiences, and memories. Roasted garlic isn't spicy but more of a sweet taste and does give things a good taste. I didn't lose my taste buds or at least I don't think I did and over time they may come back even more.

    I used to love roasted
    I used to love roasted garlic. My taste has returned, quite a bit. I am not sure why eating is so hard. It seems like my mouth gets sore after just a few bites, or things get clogged, or something...
    There is a hunger/pain ratio--if I am really hungry, I don't notice, as the hunger abates, the awareness of the pain increases. It is better than it was, but I have never been known for patience! I never did lose my sense of smell..have others?
    Jello still remains my current fave..too bad it really has little value (that I know of)
    Stacey
  • TRAD
    TRAD Member Posts: 27
    #10
    Amy's mashed potatoes posted by staceya

    Staceya,

     

    If you're still here can you explain the "8 each potatoes"?  What am I missing?

     

    I'm a caregiver to my significant other (unlicensed husband ;-) who recently underwent 3 rounds of chemo and 35 RTs and now is in the recovery phase. He lost the ability to swallow liquids and foods about a month ago and I make shakes out of Vega All-In-One nutritional shakes and Vega's Energizing Smoothies and Garden of Life's Raw Meal (actual meal replacement) which are all plant-based proteins and nutrient dense) for feeding through his PEG.  I also blend 'real' food and make shakes for him.  He's had mashed potatoes, salmon, duck (yes even duck!), soups, eggs, and chicken.   Anyway, I'm going to make these for him but was curiius about the "each" potatoes???

    I know this is an old post but if anyone comes across my question, please answer.  Hope Staceya is doing well now

     

    Thanks, Traci

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #11
    TRAD said:

    Amy's mashed potatoes posted by staceya

    Staceya,

     

    If you're still here can you explain the "8 each potatoes"?  What am I missing?

     

    I'm a caregiver to my significant other (unlicensed husband ;-) who recently underwent 3 rounds of chemo and 35 RTs and now is in the recovery phase. He lost the ability to swallow liquids and foods about a month ago and I make shakes out of Vega All-In-One nutritional shakes and Vega's Energizing Smoothies and Garden of Life's Raw Meal (actual meal replacement) which are all plant-based proteins and nutrient dense) for feeding through his PEG.  I also blend 'real' food and make shakes for him.  He's had mashed potatoes, salmon, duck (yes even duck!), soups, eggs, and chicken.   Anyway, I'm going to make these for him but was curiius about the "each" potatoes???

    I know this is an old post but if anyone comes across my question, please answer.  Hope Staceya is doing well now

     

    Thanks, Traci

    One Potato, Two Potato

    Three Potato, Four...

    I'm sure she just means 8 potatoes.....

    JG

  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
    #12
    Skiffin16 said:

    One Potato, Two Potato

    Three Potato, Four...

    I'm sure she just means 8 potatoes.....

    JG

    Thank Goodness John remembered..

    Because I have no idea.
    I didn't initially recognize it as my post, thought it was so remarkable that someone else would have a recipe called Amys protein potatos. It must mean 8, OR whatever is handy.
    It was a lifesaver.
    It was funny to see that recipe today, because I have had the hardest time eating that I have in years.
    It was Jello for dinner (which, for better or worse, I shared with the cat*)

    *She likes jello, who am I to deny her

    PS..Is there spellcheck somewhere, I forgot how to spell about 10 years ago

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #13
    staceya said:

    Thank Goodness John remembered..

    Because I have no idea.
    I didn't initially recognize it as my post, thought it was so remarkable that someone else would have a recipe called Amys protein potatos. It must mean 8, OR whatever is handy.
    It was a lifesaver.
    It was funny to see that recipe today, because I have had the hardest time eating that I have in years.
    It was Jello for dinner (which, for better or worse, I shared with the cat*)

    *She likes jello, who am I to deny her

    PS..Is there spellcheck somewhere, I forgot how to spell about 10 years ago

    I never saw this during treatment....

    Sounds like a great way to get some big time calories and protein....and real food, too!! 

    What's going on with the eating, Stacey?  Hard to get down, no taste, tough to swallow?

    p

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #14
    staceya said:

    Thank Goodness John remembered..

    Because I have no idea.
    I didn't initially recognize it as my post, thought it was so remarkable that someone else would have a recipe called Amys protein potatos. It must mean 8, OR whatever is handy.
    It was a lifesaver.
    It was funny to see that recipe today, because I have had the hardest time eating that I have in years.
    It was Jello for dinner (which, for better or worse, I shared with the cat*)

    *She likes jello, who am I to deny her

    PS..Is there spellcheck somewhere, I forgot how to spell about 10 years ago

    Spell Checker...

    Not yet that I'm aware...

    I have asked, I'll do it again...thanks for the reminder...

    Have a great week-end SA..

    JG

  • Sherri C
    Sherri C Member Posts: 1
    #15
    Still having agonizing pain - 9 weeks post treatment

    Thanks for the recipe.  My partner finished up 8 Erbitux and 36 Rads on Nov 19th.  He is still unable to eat and has asked for a PEG tube.  We have tried countless products and recipes but everything still burns (SCC BOT T2N2C).  The oncologists have him on daily dosage of 120mg of Morphine and 24 mg of Dilaudid, plus lidocaine mouth rinse.  They seem baffled why he is still in such agony.  Any suggestions would be so appreciated.  Thank you.

  • sassysrice
    sassysrice Member Posts: 117
    #16
    Got Cheeze

    I add shredded cheese, usually mexican blend to mashed potatoes.  It adds flavor and calories.

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #17
    sassysrice said:

    Got Cheeze

    I add shredded cheese, usually mexican blend to mashed potatoes.  It adds flavor and calories.

    Sour Cream..

    A little sour cream will dress up mashed potatoes pretty good also...

  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    #18
    Mmm Mmm Good!

    Thanks for the recipe. I copied and pasted into an email and saved it. My "Chiquita" is a wonderful cook and I;m sure she'll do it justice as I go through treatment :)

    "T"

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