Do mashed potatoes freeze well? (Cross Posted)

[PoetryLover]

I'm making shepherd's pie for supper and I'm considering making 2, 1 to freeze for later. But if the potatoes don't freeze well, I may just freeze the extra filling and top it with potatoes when I cook it at a later date.

Thanks in advance!

[Llyra]

In my experience, they really don't freeze well. The texture becomes really different, and to me it's unpleasant. If it was me, I'd add the potatoes when you cook it.

[redvlagrl]

I have frozen shepherd's pie without a problem. I think it is ok becuase you're not eating the mash by itself. I wouldn't freeze mash to eat alone though.

[PoetryLover]

Thanks to both of your for your responses! I didn't end up making enough potatoes for 2 pies, so I just froze the filling for the second pie. Next time I may try to freeze the potatoes just to see how they come out.