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16 Delicious Uses For Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Posted by Paula Cilia on October 15, 2014

Mashed potatoes are so scrumptious that the idea of having leftovers is unheard of, I know. But these delicious recipes will have you thinking twice about tossing those extra taters.

  • Potato Soup
     
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    Potato Soup

    <p>There's nothing better then a warm bowl of soup on a cold day; wait there might be. A warm bowl of a baked potato soup is definitely better! Most recipes call for uncooked potatoes but this step can be skipped if a thicker soup is desired. Top the soup as you would a baked potato and yummy-goodness is only a spoonful away!</p><p>Warm your tummy with this <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/loaded-baked-potato-soup/14118" target="_blank">Loaded Baked Potato Soup</a></strong>.</p>
  • Potato Gratin
     
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    Potato Gratin

    <p>Fill individual ramekins with a spoonful of ready seasoned mashed potatoes. Top with a mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and broil until golden brown! The cheese and breadcrumbs make a crunchy top to the soft potatoes; your dinner guests will be pleased!</p><p> Have some fun using this <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/my-ultimate-mashed-potatoes/6262" target="_blank">Ultimate Mashed Potato</a></strong> recipe.</p>
  • Meatballs
     
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    Meatballs

    <p>If you're ever in a pinch and need a binding agent for yummy meatballs turn to your potatoes. The thickness of a mashed potato will not only bind the meat but it will add excellent flavour to the meatball.</p><p> Here a mouth-watering <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/meatballs/12355" target="_blank">Meatball</a></strong> recipe.</p>
  • Pierogi Lasagna Rolls
     
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    Pierogi Lasagna Rolls

    <p>Blend together the flavours of pierogis and lasagna&nbsp;into a one dish wonder. Instead of a traditional lasagna, roll up the mashed potato mixture on a sheet of pasta and top with bacon bits, sour cream and green onion. The texture of the pasta blended with the potato mimics that of a pierogi without the labour intensive process.&nbsp;</p> <p>Check out this <strong><a href="http://www.ourtableforseven.com/2014/03/pierogi-lasagna-rolls.html" target="_blank">Pierogi Lasagna Rolls</a></strong> recipe.</p>
  • Sweet Potato Gnocchi
     
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    Sweet Potato Gnocchi

    <p>These lovely tender pillows of homemade pasta are held together with soft tofu in place of egg, keeping them vegan.</p><p>Take your leftover sweet potato mash and add it to this <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-gnocchi/13669/"><strong>Sweet Potato Gnocchi</strong></a> recipe. </p>
  • Irish Boxty
     
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    Irish Boxty

    <p>Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake that blends both mashed and grated potatoes. Not just for breakfast any more, this pancake takes on a similar flavour and texture to a hash brown. </p><p>Try this <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/hash-brown-deluxe/5693/" target="_blank">Irish Boxty</a></strong> recipe.</p>
  • Loaded Potato Bake
     
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    Loaded Potato Bake

    <p>Perfect for a dinner party, these smooth and creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with all the fixings of a classic baked potato.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/loaded-potato-bake/9995/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Loaded Potato Bake</strong></a></p>
  • Handmade Gnocchi
     
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    Handmade Gnocchi

    <p>These potato dumplings are little bits of Italian goodness and are a staple pasta dish.</p><p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/handmade-gnocchi/9546/" target="_blank">Michael Smith's Handmade Gnocchi</a></strong></p>
  • Sweet Potato Cupcakes
     
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    Sweet Potato Cupcakes

    <p>Sweet potatoes are a great alternative to a regular smashed potato and can be used for baking. Next time you have leftovers try making cupcakes using any one of these <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/thanksgiving/photos/easy-pumpkin-spice-cupcakes-with-buttercream-frosting/#!bcdd989dc96c8d15c9e322313fd74bf" target="_blank">buttercream frosting recipes</a></strong> (just substitute leftover sweet potato for the pumpkin) or try this <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/gluten-free-sweet-potato-scones/13837" target="_blank">Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Scone</a></strong> recipe and top them with lots of butter. </p>
  • Mashed Potato Spring Rolls
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    Mashed Potato Spring Rolls

    <p>Just when you thought mashed potatoes couldn't get any better! Leftover potatoes meet spring roll wrapper; match made in culinary heaven!</p> <p>Try this easy recipe for <strong><a href="http://foodivakitchen.blogspot.ca/2011/11/crazy-cooking-challenge-mashed-potato.html" target="_blank">Mashed Potato Spring Rolls</a></strong>.</p>
  • Shepherd's Pie
     
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    Shepherd's Pie

    <p>Leftover taters are the perfect topping to a traditional Shepherd's Pie.</p><p>Test out this <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/smoked-meat-shepherds-pie/14314" target="_blank">Shepherd's Pie</a></strong></a> recipe.</p>
  • Pierogis
     
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    Pierogis

    <p>These Polish delicacies are a soft dumpling of unleavened dough usually filled with potato and cheese; heaven right?</p><p>Next time you have leftover mashed taters try out this <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/potato-and-cheese-pierogis/11796" target="_blank">Potato and Cheese Pierogi</a></strong> recipe.</p>
  • Gravy
     
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    Gravy

    <p>Bet you didn't know you could do this! When you're in a pinch mashed potatoes work wonders to thicken up a gravy.</p><p> Here's the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/onion-gravy/14153" target="_blank">Onion Gravy</a></strong>.</p>
  • Potato Croquettes
     
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    Potato Croquettes

    <p>Take the leftover potatoes and turn them into croquetes. Dip the croquettes into an egg bath and then dip them into a panko mixture; the panko will make a great crusty coating. If you're feeling saucy dump the croquettes in the deep fryer or bake them in the oven on a sheet pan. Add different meats or cheese to the potato mixture to tswitch up the tastes.</p><p>Test out the different flavour options with this <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/potato-croquettes/4669/" target="_blank">Potato Croquettes</a></strong> recipe.</p>
  • Mashed Potato Mounds
     
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    Mashed Potato Mounds

    <p>Jazz up leftover mashed potatoes by piping them onto a sheet pan and baking them in the oven. The piped rounds will get crisp in the oven and provide a delicious crunch; no one will question if they were last nights menu.&nbsp;</p>
  • Irish Potato Farls
     
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    Irish Potato Farls

    <p>The Gaelic word farl&nbsp;originally means four parts so generally these traditional Irish potato breads are split in fours. The bread is made on a griddle with leftover mashed potatoes and can be enjoyed at breakfast or dinner.&nbsp;</p> p&gt;Try this recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.potato.ie/easy-peasy-potato-farls/" target="_blank">Irish Potato Farls</a></strong>.</p> <p><em>Paula Cilia is a Toronto-based freelance writer and lover of all things food and food related!</em></p>
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