Transform Your Leftovers: Creative Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes

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Are you stuck with a mountain of leftover mashed potatoes after dinner and wondering what to do with them? Look no further! This article is packed with innovative recipes that transform your leftover mashed potatoes into delicious, new dishes.

From savory pancakes to delightful casseroles, expect to find unique ideas that are sure to impress at any meal. Let’s dive into the mouth-watering world of leftover mashed potato recipes!

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!
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cheesy potato pancakes

Broccoli Potato Bites

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!
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broccoli and potato cups

Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes

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.
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Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes

Mashed Potato Soup

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.
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Mashed Potato Soup

Potato Waffles

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!
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Potato Waffles

Homemade Potato Bread

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!
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Homemade Potato Bread

Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites

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.
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites

Turkey and Mashed Potatoes Casserole

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!
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Turkey and Mashed Potatoes Casserole

Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

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
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Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

Mashed Potato Flatbread

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.
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Mashed Potato Flatbread

Papas Rellenas

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!
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Papas Rellenas

Potato Salad with Eggs, Pickles, and Bacon

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.

Potato Salad with Eggs, Pickles, and Bacon
It’s fluffy, light, and full of mix-ins. 😋
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Potato Salad with Eggs, Pickles, and Bacon

Fluffy Bread Rolls

Fluffy Bread Rolls with mashed potatoes in the dough are your new go-to recipe. These rolls are soft, tender, and perfect for any dinner spread.

Fluffy Bread Rolls
These Fluffy Rolls Have a Secret Ingredient: Mashed Potatoes. As if you needed another reason to love spuds.
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Fluffy Bread Rolls

Loaded Baked Potato Egg Rolls

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!
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Loaded Baked Potato Egg Rolls

Garlic Parmesan Duchess Potatoes

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!
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Garlic Parmesan Duchess Potatoes

Easy Pierogi Stuffed Mushrooms

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.

Easy Pierogi Stuffed Mushrooms
The best stuffed mushrooms!
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Easy Pierogi Stuffed Mushrooms

Skordalia (Greek Potato and Garlic Dip)

Skordalia is a robust and flavorful Greek dip that pairs perfectly with fresh bread or vegetables, making it a perfect starter for any meal.

Skordalia (Greek Potato and Garlic Dip)
Skordalia is a classic Greek potato and garlic dip that features a rich, creamy texture and loads of zesty garlic flavor.
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Skordalia (Greek Potato and Garlic Dip)

Turkey Crescent Ring

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!
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Turkey Crescent Ring - perfect for Thanksgiving Leftovers!

Potato Croquettes

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.
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Potato Croquettes

Potato Knish

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!
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Potato Knish

Thanksgiving Leftovers Sliders

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!
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Sliders

Crispy Mashed Potato Fries

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.
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Crispy Mashed Potato Fries

Fresh Potato Gnocchi

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.

Giada’s 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!
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Giada’s Fresh Potato Gnocchi

Fully Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

These Fully Loaded Mashed Potato Balls are a decadent treat, packed with cheese, bacon, and green onions, and deep-fried to golden perfection.

Fully Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
Deep Fried Loaded Mashed Potato Bites are little balls loaded with cheese, bacon, and green onions, then deep fried.
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Fully Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

Authentic Irish Potato Farls

Authentic Irish Potato Farls are a staple in Irish breakfasts but also make a tasty snack or side dish at any time of the day.

Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe
If you want a true Irish breakfast, make my Authentic Irish Potato Farls recipe — perfectly fried up and served next to eggs and bacon!
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Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe

Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken

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!
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Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken

Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatball Casserole

The Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatball Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.

Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatball Casserole
Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatball Casserole combines tender meatballs in marinara, melted mozzarella, and creamy, loaded mashed potatoes. It’s an easy, family-friendly favorite!
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Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatball Casserole

Potato Borek

Potato Borek brings a bit of Turkish cuisine to your table with its crispy pastry filled with a tasty mashed potato and onion mixture.

Potato Borek
Potato Borek is a delightful Turkish dish made with a crispy phyllo pastry filled with well-seasoned mashed potatoes and onion.
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Potato Borek

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!

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