Turn leftover mashed potatoes into a whole new dish. They can be used in a variety of soups and stews and only take a few minutes to make.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Mashed Potatoes
Don't throw away those leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving! Try some potato pancakes, cottage (or shepherd's) pie, or two-potato soup
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Mashed Potato Dumplings
Mashed Potato Pancakes
This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes (especially after the holidays).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Leftover Mashed Potatoes Croquettes
What do you do with leftover mashed potatoes? Try potato croquettes! They're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and make for a great appetizer or side...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mom's Left-Over Mashed Potato Casserole
Don't settle for just reheating your leftover mashed potatoes, turn them into a loaded up casserole with bacon and cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Mashed Potato Omelet
This oven-baked omelet is made with minced bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, eggs, mashed potatoes and Parmesan cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Mashed Potato Candy
Made with peanut butter, mashed potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mashed Potato Topped Cheeseburger Pie
Made with mashed potatoes, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli And Leftover Mashed Potato Chowder
Made with mashed potatoes, oil, onion, carrot, vegetable broth, dried thyme, caraway seeds, frozen chopped broccoli
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes
Made with oil, milk, mashed potatoes, salt and pepper, cheese, flour, egg, salt
Method: deep fryer
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Mashed Potato Bake With Crunchy Onion Topping
Made with cheddar cheese, mashed potatoes, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, french fried onions
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
French Fried Potato Puffs
Made with vegetable oil, baking powder, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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