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19 Amazing Uses For Leftover Mashed Potatoes

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

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.

1.
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

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

6.
Half Baked Harvest

Thanksgiving Leftover Waffle Melts

7.
Claire Sutton/Things We Make

Potato, Pancetta and Cheddar Baked Eggs

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

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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