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Potatoes For Baby: How To Prepare & Serve (BLW)
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Steamed, roasted, baked or mashed, potatoes can be served as first solid baby food beginning with six months of age. The potatoes can be cooked first and then mashed/pureed, or cut into large enough pieces so your baby could grasp them with his little hands – perfect for baby led weaning. You can make a large variety of potato baby food combinations and finger foods with different textures adjusted by age.
Potato For Baby
If making potatoes for babies know that you can use any potato variety such as white potatoes, red, yellow, blue/purple, fingerling or baby potatoes.
Just like baby led weaning with sweet potatoes, regular potato has a nice soft texture (when cooked) and is great served in a variety of ways, whether as fingers food or in other baby food recipes.
Potatoes contain moderate amounts of protein and fiber and are predominantly rich in starch – a complex carbohydrate. They also contain varying amounts of resistant starch (cooled potatoes have higher amount than hot potatoes), a type of fiber that feeds the friendly bacteria in the gut.
Digestible carbohydrates are one of the main sources of dietary energy in infancy but there are also consequences of consuming excess carbohydrates. One of them is digestive discomfort and malabsorption. Recent studies suggests that infants have an inability to digest starch due to the delay in amylase (enzyme that digests starches) production and secretion. Especially those under 6 months of age. In fact it was observed that the activity of pancreatic amylase begins to increase at 7–8 months, and reaches adult levels by 5 years. And it is also quite variable from baby to baby.
Therefore don’t go overboard with feeding your baby with potatoes and try to rotate with other foods. It doesn’t mean eliminating starchy foods entirely, just keep an eye on baby’s digestive symptoms, if any discomfort occurs then reduce the amount.
How To Cook Potato For Baby
Potatoes can be cooked in a variety of ways from steaming to baking or mashing. You just need to peel off its skin (or you can peel the skin after the potato has been cooked), cut to age appropriate sizes and cook.
If you prefer you can cook first, and then cut (or mash).
Steaming Potato For BLW
Steaming is one of the best ways to prepare potato for baby led weaning. This method of cooking preserves the most of it vitamins as there is less contact with water and has a short exposure to heat.
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To steam you need to:
- Peel the potato. Slice it into desired size pieces.
- Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and cover with a lid.
- Steam on medium-low heat for approximately 15-20 minutes (it depends on the size) or until they are soft when pierced with a fork.
Then you can cut into smaller pieces specific for your baby’s age and serve.
If you intend to serve with a spoon, mashed or make a potato puree, then you can steam the potato whole.
Baking / Roasting Potatoes For Babies
If you want to bake potatoes for your baby, you have two options: cut then bake, or roast first and then once soft cut into smaller pieces.
- Chop the potatoes into desired size. I like to cut into wedges or strips (2-3″ long, 1″ thick). Or cut into cubes for babies that already developed the pincer grasp hold (around 9-10 months).
- Drizzle with oil (healthier oil to use is olive oil, avocado oil or grape seed oil). Sprinkle some aromatic herbs (sage and rosemary works well) and season with garlic or onion powder (optional). You can add sea salt for babies 12 months+.
- Spread the prepared potatoes on a parchment paper lined sheet (try not to use foil, aluminum when exposed to high heat can leach into food).
- Roast until soft, approximately 30-40 minutes. Roast at higher temperature if you want a crust to form (400-415F) or lower temperature for a softer surface (375-385F).
Potatoes that are great for roasting: Yukon Gold, white and red varieties (waxy potatoes due to high moisture and low starch content, keep their shape well).
Smashed potato for baby as finger food: bake/roast whole small potatoes (peeled), and sprinkle with cheese 10 minutes before they are done. Cheese will help keep their integrity. Smash with a glass once out of the oven.Boiling Potatoes For Baby
Boiling potatoes usually is the least preferred method if you need just plain soft potato pieces. The most nutrients will leach into the boiling water that you will likely discard. This method is best when you make soups and purees as you would keep the water with all the leached nutrients.
How To Cut And Serve Potato For Baby Led Weaning
You have two options:
- Peel and cut first, then cook OR
- Cook first (cut in half) then cut into smaller pieces and serve to your baby.
For a fun crinkle-cut shape use a crinkle knife. It’s quick to cut and easy for babies to hold with their little hands because it doesn’t slide off.
You can also cut the potatoes into other different shapes (cubes, strips, small sized half moon shapes, mashed with a fork, pureed or spiralized).
Mashed Potatoes For Babies / Baby Potato Puree (Stage 1)
You can make baby potato puree by itself with a very smooth and soupy texture. This is usually suitable for babies between 6-8 months of age.
“Soupy” potato puree for babies flavored with butter and chicken stock.Or make thicker mashed potatoes if doing baby-led weaning (for babies 6+ months).
How to make it: after steaming or boiling, you just take the soft flesh, mash and puree the cooked potato in a food processor or blender. It’s best to pulse gently, as overmixing creates a gummy consistency.
Or use a fork to quickly mash it: it’s simpler and quicker.
Potatoes that are great for mashing: Russets (they fluff well due to high starch content) or Yukon Golds (yield a creamy consistency).
Baby Mashed Potatoes Add-ins To Improve Taste & Texture
- Breastmilk or
- Stock/broth
- For more flavor and fat you can add some butter.
- No salt or spices needed for babies younger than 10-12 months. Although you can add a bay leaf, an onion wedge and a garlic clove in the cooking water when boiling. Or cook the potatoes in the stock/broth itself.
Add as much liquid as you need to reach the desired consistency.
Potato Baby Food Puree Combinations (Stage 2)
After a while of stage 1 (single-ingredient purees), your baby will probably start expressing readiness for the next phase (stage 2 – typical for babies 8 months of age and older): more kinds of food, thicker textures and larger portions.
Potato puree combination you can try:
- steamed kale (or other greens like spinach, leeks, dill, parsley
- potato and cauliflower puree (or broccoli)
- potato and asparagus puree
- a mix of potato, carrot or sweet potato puree
- pureed potato and chicken or beef puree
- steamed apples (or pear) and potato puree
- mashed potato and beet
- steamed peas and potato puree
- mashed avocado and potato
- potato and butternut squash puree
- steamed zucchini and potato puree
FAQ
Can a 6 month old have mashed potatoes?
Yes as long as it doesn’t create any digestive discomfort. It’s best to start with small amounts (about 1-2 tablespoons a day served along with other foods and breastmilk and gradually increase the frequency and mix with other foods if it’s well tolerated).
Does potato cause gas in babies?
If the potato is not digested completely by the stomach or the small intestine, gas can occur when it reaches the large intestine.
Indigestion can occur due to lack of sufficient enzymes or undeveloped microbiome.
Will potato cause constipation in babies?
High starch content in potatoes can contribute to constipation in babies if they cannot digest it properly due to insufficient enzyme production. Young babies (less than 6-7 months) are more prone to indigestion.
Can baby eat potato everyday?
Potatoes don’t have the most impressive nutrient profile when compared with other vegetables so it’s best to consume them in moderation.
More Baby Potato Recipes
- Sweet Potato Baby Led Weaning: Ways To Serve
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- Beet and Potato Fritters
Potatoes For Baby: How To Prepare & Serve (BLW)
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Potatoes can be served as first solid baby food beginning with 6 months of age: steam, roast/bake or mash/puree.
Whether you're doing baby led weaning or spoon feeding, you can serve potatoes to babies cut as finger food with different sizes and textures adjusted by age.
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Print Recipe Pin RecipeDIETS: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Baby Food
Servings 6
Calories 100 kcal
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cut according to age)
Add-ins For Baking Potatoes
- 1/3 tsp rosemary powder (or sage)
- 1/3 tsp garlic powder (or onion powder)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (for older babies)
For Boiling or Steaming
- 1-2 cups liquid for boiling or steaming (water or stock/broth)
Add ins For Mashed Potato (Or Puree)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion wedge
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp butter (optional)
- pinch sea salt (for older babies)
- 1/2 cup broth/ stock (to thin out the mashed potatoes / puree)
Steaming Potato For BLW
Peel the potato.
Slice it into desired size pieces.Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and cover with a lid.
Steam on medium-low heat for approximately 15-20 minutes (it depends on the size) or until they are soft when pierced with a fork. Then you can cut into smaller pieces specific for your baby’s age and serve.
Roast / Bake Potatoes
Chop the potatoes into desired size. I like to cut into wedges or strips (2-3″ long, 1″ thick). Or cut into cubes for babies that already developed the pincer grasp hold (around 9-10 months).
Drizzle with oil (healthier oil to use is olive oil, avocado oil or grape seed oil). Sprinkle some aromatic herbs (sage and rosemary works well) and season with garlic or onion powder (optional). You can add sea salt for babies 12 months+.
Spread the prepared potatoes on a parchment paper lined sheet (try not to use foil, aluminum when exposed to high heat can leach into food).
Roast until soft, approximately 30-40 minutes. Roast at higher temperature if you want a crust to form (400-415F) or lower temperature for a softer surface (375-385F).
Boil Potatoes
You have 2 options: peel and cut first, then cook OR cook first (cut in half) then cut into smaller pieces.
As boiling liquid you could use plain water or chicken stock for more flavor. You can keep the liquid as a soup base for later.
To a pot add the potatoes and the liquid (just enough to cover) and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until soft when pierced with a fork. For more flavor you can add some butter. No salt needed for babies younger than 10-12 months. Although you can add a bay leaf, an onion wedge and a garlic clove in the cooking water when boiling.
Remove from heat allow to cool and serve to your baby, cut into sizes according to age.
Mashed Potatoes
After steaming or boiling, take the soft flesh, mash and puree the cooked potato in a food processor or blender. Add about twice as much liquid back if you need a smooth "soupy" texture.
It’s best to pulse gently, as overmixing creates a gummy consistency.
Or use a fork to quickly mash it: it’s simpler and quicker (you will need less liquid here).
- Potatoes that are great for roasting: Yukon Gold, white and red varieties (waxy potatoes due to high moisture and low starch content, keep their shape well).
- Potatoes that are great for mashing: Russets (they fluff well due to high starch content) or Yukon Golds (yield a creamy consistency).
- For a fun crinkle-cut shape use a crinkle knife. It’s quick to cut and easy for babies to hold with their little hands because it doesn’t slide off.
- You can also cut the potatoes into other shapes (cubes, strips, small sized half moon shapes or spiralized).
Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 21.49gProtein: 2.49gFiber: 2.7gSugar: 0.96g
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Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli
byAmy Palanjian
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Serve up healthy comfort food with this easy recipe for healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli. It’s quick and so yummy and is one of our favorite family side dishes to share.
Healthy Mashed Potatoes
I love when I find a method of cooking that simplifies dinnertime and this one fits the bill—you get to combine two sides (potatoes and broccoli) into one creamy mash!
We love making this recipe to go with things likeBaked Chicken Tenders or Chicken Nuggets and I find that it’s very easy for little kids to eat with a spoon, fork, or even their hands.
My middle kiddo loves this recipe so much, which honestly has been a surprise to me since she’s hit or miss on broccoli on it’s own. When she was reluctant to try it the first time, I asked her to take a tiny taste test and give it a thumbs up, down, or in the middle.
That engaged her and helped her to be brave enough to try a new food. And she loved it! (That doesn’t always happen but it did in this case.
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Ingredients You Need
The foods you need to make this recipe are super streamlined and straight forward. Here’s a look:
- Yukon gold baby potatoes (or another similar white or yellow potato)
- Broccoli
- Butter or olive oil
- Sour cream
- Salt
TIP: You can also use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream if desired.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the process involved in making this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.
- Dice the potatoes and broccoli.
- Cook in boiling water.
- Drain.
- Mash with a potato masher with the butter, sour cream, and salt. Serve!
TIP: You can peel the potatoes if you want a creamier, more uniform mixture, though I usually leave them on.
Best Tips for Success
- Use Yukon gold baby potatoes (or another similar white or yellow potato) for the creamiest texture.
- Trade in cauliflower for broccoli if desired.
- Use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream if desired.
- Salt to taste for your liking.
- Let kids eat with a spoon, fork, or their fingers.
- Serve as a side dish with Baked Chicken Tenders or Chicken Nuggets.
- You may also like Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Best Boiled Green Beans, and easy Cornbread Muffins.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it, so please comment below to share! I always love to hear from you all.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Amy Palanjian
Cuisine American
Course side
Calories 139kcal
Servings 4 -6
- ▢ 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes diced (peeled if desired)
- ▢ 2 cups broccoli florets (roughly chopped)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ▢ 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
Place the potatoes into a medium-large pot and cover with 2 inches of cold water.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until almost tender, about 6 minutes.Add the broccoli, stir, and simmer until the broccoli and the potatoes are cooked through and soft (but not mushy), about 4 minutes more.
Drain in a colander.
Add the butter, sour cream, and salt. Mash with a potato masher, making the mixture as chunky or smooth as you like.
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Olive Oil
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat to serve.
- Use cauliflower instead of broccoli if desired.
- Dairy-free: Use olive oil instead of butter and omit the sour cream.
Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 172mg, Potassium: 631mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 411IU, Vitamin C: 63mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 1mg
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Levchuk Victoria© Potato puree is a favorite Russian dish, which is always prepared for any holidays.
I don't even know people who don't like this puree. It can be prepared in various ways. Moreover, mashed potatoes for adults are different from mashed potatoes for children. nine0003
Don't give your child mashed potatoes often. If the child eats soups with potatoes, then once a week in the amount of 100 grams of mashed potatoes will be enough.
Mashed potatoes can be served with meat and fish dishes, with vegetables.
Approximate age of acquaintance with potatoes after 8 months.
Potatoes for children are soaked in cold water. But after a year, potatoes can not be soaked.
I offer several recipes for mashed potatoes. As your child becomes familiar with the foods, mashed potatoes can be made more complex and tastier. nine0003
It is better not to add salt until a year old. After a year at the request of the family. The perfect mashed potato is made with a potato masher, potato broth, and a mixer.
The blender whips the puree to a paste, which can be seen in the photo for baby puree.
But such puree is given until the baby learns to chew. We did not give it for long, then smoothly switched to mashed potatoes with lumps, and then just began to mash the mashed potatoes with a fork and add butter.
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As you can see in the photo, the water has become cloudy, this is the starch coming out of the potato.
Approximately potatoes are boiled for about 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the product. If chopped finely, like a soup, then about 20 minutes.
For children
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As soon as the potatoes are cooked, add butter, a little potato broth, beat with a blender until a homogeneous liquid consistency. Serve warm.
With milk
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The milk must be hot. Instead of mashed potatoes, put hot milk in mashed potatoes. Grind with a crush in puree, add milk and butter and beat with a mixer with a whisk until smooth and airy.
With egg
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Grind the mashed potatoes to a puree state, make a well in the form of a funnel and break the egg into it.
Until it is cooked from hot potatoes, we begin to quickly mix the mashed potatoes. Once mixed, you can add other ingredients: butter, potato broth or milk. nine0003
With milk and egg
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Mashed potatoes are also prepared with milk and egg.
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Egg adds a yellowish hue to mashed potatoes, while milk makes the mashed potatoes more creamy and milky. Also, the color of mashed potatoes depends on the variety of potatoes, it can vary from light cream to dark yellow.
Recipe notes
Mom decides how to cook. The presence of products to help, if there is only butter in the refrigerator, then mashed potatoes will still be delicious. The main thing is to try to beat it to a state of lightness and a homogeneous consistency. nine0003
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