Got leftover mashed potatoes and need creative ways to use them up? This list of leftover mashed potato recipes will help you transform that extra side into something new and exciting. From savory pancakes to delightful casseroles, these recipes turn your leftovers into impressive dishes for any meal. Let’s explore some innovative and delicious ways to reinvent mashed potatoes!
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Cheesy Crispy Potato Pancakes
These Cheesy Crispy Potato Pancakes are a perfect way to give your leftover mashed potatoes a delicious makeover. Crispy on the outside and ooey-gooey cheesy on the inside, they make a great breakfast or a side dish that pairs wonderfully with sour cream or applesauce.
Cheesy Crispy Potato Pancakes
Whether you’re looking for a new way to use up those leftovers or just in the mood for something cheesy and delicious, these potato pancakes are sure to hit the spot. Happy cooking!
You can easily make broccoli potato bites with mashed potato leftovers. They are versatile as a side dish or snack, making them a delicious and healthy option for any meal.
Broccoli Potato Cups Recipe
Give these Broccoli Potato Cups a try for your next meal or event—they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
For a crunchy treat, try these Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes. They are ideal for turning those leftover spuds into crispy, golden delights that work perfectly as an appetizer or a light snack, especially with a tangy dipping sauce.
Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes
Whether you just love crispy popable bites or have leftover mashed potatoes, these mashed potato croquettes are the perfect, easy appetizer.
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into a comforting bowl of Mashed Potato Soup. It’s creamy, it’s comforting, and you can have it ready in just 10 minutes—perfect for a chilly evening!
Mashed Potato Soup
Got leftover mashed potatoes? Make this quick and easy Mashed Potato Soup for dinner! You can have your dinner on the table in 10 minutes with this rich, creamy, satisfying potato soup.
Potato Waffles are the ultimate quick fix for leftover mashed potatoes. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, they’re perfect for a last-minute dinner or a decadent weekend brunch.
Potato Waffles
Potato Waffles are a savory, quick, and easy meal ready for your busy weeknight! Made with leftover mashed potatoes, they are a cinch!
Try making Homemade Potato Bread with your leftover mashed potatoes. This bread is wonderfully soft inside with a beautiful golden crust, making it the perfect companion to any meal.
Homemade Potato Bread
Potato Bread is made with flour, yeast, and mashed potatoes baked until golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside!
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites are small, flavor-packed treats that are easy to make and even easier to devour. Add bits of ham or bacon to elevate these bites into a hearty meal all on their own.
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites come together in just 25 minutes for a delicious side dish. The perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Add ham to make it a complete dinner meal.
Use up not only your mashed potatoes but also any leftover turkey with this Turkey and Mashed Potatoes Casserole. It’s creamy, cheesy, and the perfect way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers.
Turkey and Mashed Potatoes Casserole
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a hearty, creamy and cheesy Turkey and Mashed Potatoes Casserole!
This Chicken Shepherd’s Pie is a delightful twist on the classic, with a filling of juicy chicken and vegetables topped with a creamy mashed potato crust. It’s a wholesome meal that’s sure to satisfy any appetite.
Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
This Chicken Shepherd’s Pie has juicy chicken and mixed vegetables smothered in a savory gravy filling and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Use leftover chicken or mashed potatoes for an easy shortcut! Be sure to
Mashed Potato Flatbread is an excellent option for anyone with leftover mashed potatoes. It’s easy, quick, and versatile, serving as a great base for various toppings.
Mashed Potato Flatbread
Having leftover mashed potatoes? Turn them into this easy mashed potato flatbread! It’s a yeast-free & oil-free side dish that everyone loves.
Papas Rellenas are a crowd-pleaser with their crispy outer layer and meaty, spicy center. These Cuban mashed potato balls are a must-try for any adventurous eater.
Papas Rellenas
Papas Rellenas! These delicious Cuban mashed potato balls are stuffed with seasoned ground beef, breaded & fried for a savory mouthful!
Revamp your potato salad game with this fluffy and light Potato Salad, complete with eggs, pickles, and bacon. It’s a delightful side that brings a zesty flavor to any picnic or BBQ.
Loaded Baked Potato Egg Rolls are the ultimate game day snack! Stuffed with all the traditional baked potato fixings, they’re a hit at any party or gathering.
Loaded Baked Potato Egg Rolls
These Loaded Baked Potato Egg Rolls are the perfect appetizer recipe for game day! Great with leftover mashed potatoes too!
Elevate your side dish with these elegant Garlic Parmesan Duchess Potatoes. They’re not only delicious but also a beautiful addition to any dinner table.
Garlic Parmesan Duchess Potatoes
Here I’ll show you THE most delicious way to make Duchess Potatoes!
Combine the comfort of pierogis with the convenience of stuffed mushrooms in this unique recipe. These Easy Pierogi Stuffed Mushrooms are sure to be a conversation starter at any gathering.
This Turkey Crescent Ring is an innovative way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers, combining all the classic flavors in a fun and festive format.
Turkey Crescent Ring – perfect for Thanksgiving Leftovers!
You can enjoy all the flavors of Thanksgiving dinner a little longer with this savory Turkey Crescent Ring! This semi-homemade recipe is stuffed with leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and tangy cranberry sauce, all wrapped in a buttery crescent roll ring. So unload the Thanksgiving leftovers from the fridge and make this easy weeknight dinner tonight!
Enjoy these classic Potato Croquettes, a delicious way to use leftover mashed potatoes. They’re stuffed with cheese and ham, making them a satisfying snack or side.
Potato Croquettes
Potato Croquettes – perfectly golden crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, stuffed with cheese, ham and seasonings. Pair these with your favorite dip or enjoy it as it is and you’ll have a fantastic party/game day appetizer or a holiday side dish! Potatoes never get old.
A Potato Knish is a comforting snack, featuring mashed potatoes enveloped in a flaky pastry. It’s a traditional treat that’s hearty and satisfying.
Potato Knish
A classic potato knish is a must have nosh, where a flavored potato mixture is encased in a delicate, flaky golden pastry. Enjoy this knish recipe warm, room temperature, or even cold!
These Thanksgiving Leftovers Sliders are a genius way to repurpose your holiday feast into delightful mini sandwiches, perfect for sharing.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Sliders
This easy recipe for Thanksgiving Leftovers Sliders is everything you love about Thanksgiving in one bite. Layers of turkey, stuffing, and all of your favorite sides are sandwiched between two sliders buns for the perfect after Thanksgiving sandwich. It’s a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers and to feed a crowd!
Crispy Mashed Potato Fries are a fantastic way to turn leftover mashed potatoes into a crispy, delicious snack. Serve them with your favorite dip for a guaranteed hit.
Crispy Mashed Potato Fries
Try these easy mashed potato fries – Crunchy on the outside & tender on the inside, making them an irresistible treat for your taste buds.
Explore the art of Italian cooking with Giada’s recipe for Fresh Potato Gnocchi. It’s surprisingly simple and yields soft, pillowy gnocchi that are a delight to eat.
Fresh Potato Gnocchi
I find that people are sometimes intimidated by making fresh gnocchi dough, but once you try it, you’ll be surprised by just how easy it is. They turn out so soft and pillowy – you’ll never want to go back to store-bought gnocchi after you try it fresh!
This Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken is an all-in-one dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with crispy chicken and vegetables for a fulfilling meal.
Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken
This mouth-watering mashed potato casserole is topped with Corn, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Chicken Strips, and a drizzle of brown gravy! It’s easy to make ahead of time and bake later for a quick family dinner!
A big thank you to all the creative cooks out there who develop these fantastic recipes! Your innovations make leftover mashed potatoes something to look forward to!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
