Save this list for a post-Thanksgiving meal.
You can never have too many Thanksgiving leftovers! According to Ree Drummond, it's "one of the best parts” about the holiday! But while you might know exactly how you plan to eat those turkey leftovers (on a turkey sandwich!), you might be wondering just what to do with all those fluffy leftover spuds. Sure, you can just stick them in the microwave to heat up as a side dish for steak, but we've also come up with 30 genius leftover mashed potato recipes to make for any meal of the week.
You can start off with quick Instant Pot mashed potatoes or something with added flavor like spicy pepper jack mashed potatoes. Either way, we're not talking about simply reheating your mashed potatoes. No, these ideas are more creative than that. For instance, there are mashed potato enchiladas, twice-baked potato casserole, and leftover mashed potato pancakes—it's the perfect crispy side to serve with breakfast eggs. Of course, if you want to keep things classic, you can't go wrong with homemade shepherd's pie or a casserole made with all your holiday favorites. Not ready to use up all that extra mash? Don't worry, you can always freeze your mashed potatoes to make at a later date.
1
Mashed Potato Pancakes
You won't even recognize your mashed potatoes with this fun recipe. They turn into crispy, crunchy party bites that are perfect for dipping in sour cream!
Get the Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe.
2
Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Skip the steps for making the mashed potato topping and use 4 cups of leftover mashed potatoes instead. You'll be halfway done with the recipe in no time!
Get the Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe.
3
Potato Rolls
Using mashed potatoes in your dinner rolls gives them a softer, sweeter taste that's unlike anything else. Serve them up with butter or use them as slider buns for your next dinner party!
Get the Potato Rolls recipe.
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4
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Simple mashed potatoes are delicious, but loaded mashed potatoes are a thing of wonder! These are dressed up with cheese, chives, and crispy bacon!
Get the Twice-Baked Potato Casserole recipe.
5
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
This casserole recipe uses all your Thanksgiving leftovers! The base is a mixture of leftover stuffing, turkey, and green beans. Then, it's all topped with extra mashed potatoes and melty cheese.
Get the Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole recipe.
6
duch*ess Potatoes
Grab a large pastry bag with a star tip to make these beautiful bites of mashed potato. Then, take Ree's word for it: "They go swimmingly with roast beef."
Get Ree's duch*ess Potatoes recipe.
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7
Colcannon
Typically served on St. Patty's Day, you can make this Irish dish any time of year. Just add wilted cabbage or kale and green onions to your favorite mashed potato recipe.
Get the Colcannon recipe.
8
Mashed Potato and Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms
You can stuff mushrooms with just about anything, but after Thanksgiving, try filling the caps with mashed potatoes, rice, and herbs. You won't be able to stop popping them in your mouth!
Get the Mashed Potato and Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms recipe.
9
Baked Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Shallots
Once you try crispy shallots on mashed potatoes, you'll never look back! You might want to add them to other leftover dishes, too!
Get Ree's Baked Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Shallots recipe.
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10
Shepherd's Pie
Repurpose your mashed potatoes into a topping for this comforting casserole. It gets golden brown and crisp when baked in the oven.
Get the Shepherd's Pie recipe.
11
Steakhouse Mashed Potato Bowls
Potatoes and steak are a match made in heaven—so it's no surprise that your leftover mash would make the perfect base for this steakhouse inspired bowl.
Get Ree's Steakhouse Mashed Potato Bowls recipe.
12
Thanksgiving Crescent Ring
This flaky pastry is filled with leftover mashed potatoes, turkey, and cranberry sauce, then served up with gravy for dipping. It's a fun new twist on a Thanksgiving sandwich.
Get the Thanksgiving Crescent Ring recipe at Sugar and Soul.
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13
Chickpea and Broccoli Mashed Potato Bowls
This vegetarian dinner is one you can make any night of the week! It's healthy, hearty, and crowd-pleasing, too.
Get the Chickpea and Broccoli Mashed Potato Bowls recipe at Orchids and Sweet Tea.
14
Potato Knishes
Fluffy mashed potatoes get wrapped up like a present in a flaky dough that's baked until golden. It's a classic dish that's so comforting.
15
Mashed Potato Enchiladas
This vegetarian weeknight dinner gets a hearty spin by using comforting mashed potatoes in the filling. It's delicious with any toppings, bit diced avocado or pico de gallo would be a good idea.
Get the Mashed Potato Enchiladas recipe at Connoisseurus Veg.
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16
Ultimate Leftover Turkey Breakfast Sandwich
You can use up all your holiday leftovers with this next-day breakfast sandwich. The sliced bread is piled high with turkey, stuffing, fried eggs, and crispy mashed potato cakes.
Get the Ultimate Leftover Turkey Breakfast Sandwich recipe at Project Meal Plan.
17
Mashed Potato Biscuits
These might not be your typical biscuits, but they're still delicious! You can spruce them up with herbs or use them for leftover holiday sandwiches.
18
Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatloaf Casserole
This recipe combines hearty, cheesy loaded mashed potatoes with flavorful meatloaf—all in one casserole dish! It's perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Get the Loaded Mashed Potato and Meatloaf Casserole recipe at The Novice Chef.
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19
Potato Cake Benedict
If you love hash browns and you love eggs Benedict, you'll go crazy for this morning mash-up. Instead of your typical English muffin, the poached egg sits on top of a crispy potato cake made from last night's mashed potatoes.
Get the Potato Cake Benedict recipe.
20
Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Each one of these crispy potato bites is packed with bacon, cheese, and onions. It'll change the way you think about holiday leftovers.
Get the Fried Mashed Potato Balls recipe at The Cookie Rookie.
