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(113,002 posts)I grew up in a family of 14. I peeled potatoes at least 4x a week. Yes, part Irish. 😉
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(9,130 posts)press the button, and voilà. I HATE peeling potatoes for Thanksgiving.
cbabe
(3,511 posts)What is the Nutritional Value of Potato Skins?
J.Gunsch
Date: May 27, 2022
leaving the potato skins intact can add nutrients to a meal. The potato, as well as the skin, are great sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, zinc, and protein, but neither naturally contain any fat, cholesterol, or sodium. Leaving the skin intact can also help preserve the nutrients in the flesh of the potato, which have a tendency to escape during cooking more
Arkansas Granny
(31,505 posts)It's mainly for aesthetics.
EYESORE 9001
(25,907 posts)I am literally begged to make mashed potatoes at family gatherings, however, and any hint of peel in the mixture is like kryptonite to some people.
cbabe
(3,511 posts)others its an exotic dish from somewhere.
Kali
(55,002 posts)but some batches of russets (and some sweet potatoes) are so scabby, thick, or otherwise unappetizing that they have to be peeled.
cbabe
(3,511 posts)potato pie.
yellowdogintexas
(22,214 posts)Those big Idaho russets are still the best for baking though.
And I eat the skins from baked potatoes.
My daughter shocked her Persian in-laws when she ate a baked potato skin! "You eat the skin?!"
my daughter: "Of course"
badhair77
(4,206 posts)bright red and itch even if I use a peeler. Theres something about the wet potato. Got me out of some peeling as a kid. Now I use gloves.