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By leah jones

Make the Most of Your Mashed Potato Leftovers

The likelihood of having mashed potato leftovers during the holiday season is very high. Luckily, they can be transformed into many delicious and versatile dishes.

Mix mashed potatoes with eggs, flour and seasonings then fry until crispy on the outside for a delicious side dish.

Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

Add an egg and some shredded cheese to the mashed potatoes, then cook in a waffle iron for crispy, savory potato waffles.

Potato Waffles

Spread a thin layer of mashed potatoes in a frying pan and add beaten eggs for a hearty omelet.

Mashed Potato Omelet

Shape mashed potatoes into balls or logs, bread them and fry them until golden for an appetizer you’ll want to make with mashed potato leftovers for now on.

Potato Croquettes

Spread a thin layer of mashed potatoes on a baking sheet and bake until crispy for your own homemade potato chips.

Mashed Potato Chips

Use the mashed potatoes as a topping for a casserole filled with meat and vegetables for a classic dish with mashed potatoes as the star.

Shepherd’s Pie

Combine mashed potatoes with flour to make gnocchi dough. Shape the dough into dumplings and boil it for a tasty dish you can serve in a variety of ways.

Potato Gnocchi

Spread mashed potatoes in a thin layer on a baking sheet, bake until set and add toppings for a unique and gluten-free way to enjoy a pizza.

Mashed Potato Pizza Crust

You can incorporate mashed potatoes into bread dough for soft and fluffy rolls that make good use of your leftovers.

Mashed Potato Rolls

Combine the mashed potato leftovers with flour, egg and baking powder, then fry or bake. Season these potato cakes to your liking for a perfect breakfast or dinner side.

Potato Cakes

Stir the mashed potato leftovers into soups for added creaminess and thickness.

Soup Thickener

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