Breakfast Potatoes

When unopened and stored in a cool, dark place, processed breakfast potatoes (like hash browns or potato patties) in a package can last up to a year. Opened and refrigerated, they'll typically keep for about a week. Frozen breakfast potatoes should be used within 6 months for optimal quality but will stay safe to eat indefinitely if kept at 0° F continuously

Breakfast potatoes will have a discernible smell and may be darker and slimy when they're no longer good to eat. Processed breakfast potatoes, like hash browns or potato patties, may develop freezer burn if left in the freezer for too long, but while this alters the quality and taste, it's not unsafe to eat.

• Store uncooked potatoes in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. The pantry is usually just fine. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator. • Once cooked, your breakfast potatoes can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. • If you have a large bag of potatoes, consider cooking them in batches and freezing for later use. They freeze well and can be quickly reheated in the microwave or oven for a quick side or breakfast component. • If you buy frozen breakfast potatoes, make sure not to leave them out for long. Get them back into the freezer as soon as possible. Avoid refreezing thawed potatoes as this can greatly affect their quality.