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
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
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
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
French Fried Potato Puffs
Made with vegetable oil, baking powder, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour
Method: stovetop
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
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