If you find yourself with a surplus of mashed potatoes after a holiday feast or big family dinner, never fear! We’ve got 40+ creative ways to use leftover mashed potatoes (from all over the world!)
Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (or even a tasty snack), these leftover mashed potato recipes will help you prevent food waste and give new life to the favorite part of your holiday dinner!
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Mashed Potatoes Around The World!
Mashed potatoes are a staple of many home cooks’ repertoire all over the world. We love making cheesy mashed potatoes on the stovetop or these Instant Pot mashed potatoes for the holidays. But sometimes you end up with more than you can reasonably eat in one sitting. You can always just shove them into an airtight container So, here are some recipes from around the world to help you use up every last bit of your mashed potatoes!
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🇮🇳 Indian: Air Fryer Indian Samosas
Use up leftover mashed potatoes with warm spices and make Indian samosas! This is a great appetizer and better yet, you can make a large batch and freeze, so you can always have some samosas on hand as a treat!
🇮🇳 Indian: Gujarati Batata Vada (Fried Potato Balls)
Nothing beats piping hot Gujarati style Batata Vada. These potato fritters have a fluffy spiced mashed potato filling and go wonderfully with a hot and sweet chutney especially for Batata Vada. Serve these alongside
Maakouda Batata are delicious little Moroccan potato cakes. They’re a traditional North African street food and are served on their own or in sandwiches.
These Scottish macaroon bars are a great traditional treat! A soft, fondant centre covered in dark chocolate and coated with desiccated coconut, with no baking required!
A homemade, oven baked spin on Tacos de Papa! Spiced mashed potatoes make a flavorful, economical taco filling alongside crispy fresh red cabbage slaw and tangy feta cheese. Oven baked instead of fried, these crispy mashed potato tacos are a fun to eat.
These crispy Potato Tacos Dorados will rival your favorite Mexican restaurant. Crunchy bites of taco heaven and unbelievably easy to make too. Add your favorite salsa and enjoy!
Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi! All you need is three ingredients: flour, egg and leftover mashed potatoes, so it's perfect for the first-time pasta chef!
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort food dish that can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. Here, we’ve rounded up meat-free Shepherd’s pie recipes as a great use of leftovers to create a hearty, satisfying meal. Enjoy!
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
This vegetarian shepherd’s pie recipe is the perfect comfort food for a winter night and uses up your leftover potatoes!
In this post, you’ll learn how to make the best vegetarian lentil shepherd’s pie for a cozy comfort food dinner any night of the week or for a hearty, healthy Meatless Monday meal. Lower-fat, lower-calorie version of the classic!
This vegan shepherd’s pie-like casserole is perfect for using Thanksgiving leftovers like mashed potatoes and cooked veg. This recipe is top 8 allergen friendly, and gluten free to suit many dietary needs.
This Easy Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is made in less than 30 minutes! A healthy, budget-friendly recipe that’s 10 ingredients, gluten-free, allergy-free!
Leftover mashed potatoes are the perfect ingredient for croquettes, fritters and other fried snacks. These recipes are simple and easy to follow, and the results are delicious. So why not use up those leftover mashed potatoes in a fun and tasty way?
Air Fryer Potato Croquettes
These healthy Air Fryer Potato Croquettes have a cheesy and fluffy interior and a crispy golden coating. These potato balls are versatile enough to be served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Potato Croquettes are deep fried mashed potatoes balls and are the perfect way to use leftovers. Toss them with some cheddar and Panko breadcrumbs, and you have a winner!
Soups and stews are a perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s a great way to get a warm and comforting meal on the table. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite toppings, so it’s always just the way you like it.
Easy Vegan Cheesy Mashed Potato Soup
Got leftover mashed potatoes and some sharp cheddar cheese? This soup is a quick & easy way to turn those leftovers into a whole new (vegan!) meal!
Mashed potato cakes and pancakes are a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They’re easy to make, and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Give them a try!
Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes
Potato Pancakes are the perfect way to use leftover mashed potatoes! Top these with some sour cream and green onions, and you have a perfect tasty treat!
Put those leftover mashed potatoes to good use! These crispy leftover mashed potato pancakes are easy to make and such a delicious comfort food. They're extra tasty for breakfast with a fried egg on top!
These days, people are always looking for new and interesting ways to prepare food. Why not add some variety to your meals by trying out mashed potato waffles or breads? They’re a fun way to mix things up, and they’re surprisingly easy to make. Give them a try!
Vegan Mashed Potato Waffles
These savory mashed potato waffles are vegan, gluten free and perfectly for loading up with your favorite toppings. Perfect brunch for a crowd!
Homemade potato bread is a delicious bread that is flavorful and pillowy soft. This bread is made from a cooked russet potato that is added to the dough.
Bubble and Squeak is a traditional British dish made from leftovers. Basically, it’s mashed potatoes mixed with cooked cabbage and onions. These bubble and squeak recipes are a fun and easy way to turn last night’s dinner into a brand new meal. And best of all, they’re all quick and easy to make!
P.S., Wondered why Bubble and Squeak is called that? The name comes from the fact that when you cook it, the potatoes bubble and the cabbage squeaks.
Hearty Vegan Bubble and Squeak!
This vegan Bubble & Squeak is a fantastic recipe for using up all of your veggie leftovers including mashed potatoes. Literally anything goes. Mix it all up, bake in the oven and enjoy!
Use leftover mashed potatoes and vegetables from thanksgiving dinner to make a delicious bubble and squeak! Serve this topped with fried eggs for a delicious vegetarian supper.
These Bubble and Squeak Cakes taste amazing with a fried egg on top for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. A great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!
When you have a little bit of everything left from your Thanksgiving feast, these bowls and hashes are a great way to use up those leftovers.
Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Bowl
Make this delicious vegan Thanksgiving dinner bowl using different leftovers from your holiday meal! Creamy mashed potatoes meet hearty chickpea loaf, crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and homemade gravy.
This veggie roast potato salad is a must try following thanksgiving. Using up leftover roast potatoes, layered up with vegan Mayo or sour cream, fresh dill and capers it is so tasty!
Relive the days of the blue plate special with a hot open faced sandwich. This classic sandwich gets a vegan makeover with seitan and gravy. It’s total comfort food that’s great for a chilly night.
I'm the recipe developer, photographer and brain behind Urban Farmie. I’m a lifelong vegetarian. I’ve lived, worked, and traveled to 60+ countries and bring you authentic, vegetarian recipes from all those travels!
