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Why Leftover Mashed Potatoes Are The Best Kind

If you loved them on day one, you're going to freak out about what you can do with their leftovers.
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Staff Writer, Food & Travel

Really the only thing better than having homemade mashed potatoes is realizing the next day that you have leftover mashed potatoes. They're delicious on their own. They're lovely in a bowl with cheese melted on top. And when you've had your fill of the obvious ways to eat leftover mashed potatoes, you have a world of possibilities to explore.

We have 19 tricks for leftover mashed potatoes that are going to make your life better. Thank us later. Seriously, if you loved mashed potatoes on day one, you're going to freak out about what you can do with their pillowy, buttery leftovers. Think breakfast, appetizers, dinner and even dessert. Oh, yes we did.

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Pinch of Yum
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Get the Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie recipe from Pinch of Yum
2
Just A Taste
Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
Get this Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe from Just A Taste
3
Half Baked Harvest
Homemade Cheddar Pierogies
Get the Homemade Cheddar Pierogies recipe from Half Baked Harvest
4
Oh Sweet Basil
Cheesy Loaded Potato Bombs
Get the Cheesy Loaded Potato Bombs recipe from Oh Sweet Basil
5
Joy The Baker
Mashed Potato, Cheddar and Chive Waffles
Get this Mashed Potato, Cheddar And Chive Waffle recipe from Joy The Baker
6
Half Baked Harvest
Thanksgiving Leftover Waffle Melts
Get this Turkey, Smashed Avocado, Cranberry, Brie And Mashed Potato Waffle Melts recipe from Half Baked Harvest
7
Claire Sutton/Things We Make
Potato, Pancetta and Cheddar Baked Eggs
Get this Potato, Pancetta And Cheddar Baked Eggs recipe from Things We Make
8
Cinnamon Spice And Everything Nice
Leftover Mashed Potato Puffs
Get this Leftover Mashed Potato Puffs recipe from Cinnamon Spice And Everything Nice
9
The Endless Meal
Potato Croquettes
Get this Potato Croquettes With Sweet Sriracha Mayo recipe from The Endless Meal
10
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Potato Rolls
Get the Potato Rolls recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen
11
Minimalist Baker
One-Hour Shepherd's Pie (Vegan)
Get the One-Hour Shepherd's Pie recipe from Minimalist Baker
12
How Sweet It Is
Pierogi Pizza
Get this Pierogi Pizza recipe from How Sweet It Is
13
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Get the Fried Mashed Potato Balls recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen

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