Originally Posted by
JBord
That's an interesting idea. I assume they'd be cooked first? They seem too thin for gnocchi when cooked, but maybe once you add flour or whatever it works out. Let us know how it goes. If it works, you could really get creative, as the flavored instant potatoes are good -- I can imagine the garlic or parmesan would make tasty gnocchi.
He could cut the liquid in half when making the potatoes. Plus if he refrigerates the mashed potatoes before forming into gnocchi they will firm up.