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Easy Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes (for After Thanksgiving!)

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Check out these yummy leftover mashed potato recipes for after Thanksgiving, including breakfast recipes, main dishes, sides, and snacks.

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Looking for leftover mashed potato uses?

We’ve got you covered!

We’re sharing the best leftover mashed potato ideas and recipes that are perfect for after your Thanksgiving feast.

Find breakfast recipes, main dishes, sides, and snacks, including kid-friendly favorites and toddler finger foods.

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The Best Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes

Breakfast Recipes

A stack of mashed potato muffins on parchment paper.
Mashed potato waffles on a white plate with arugula.
Potato bread next to a spread on a platter.

Here are some delicious breakfast recipes that repurpose mashed potatoes in inventive ways. They’re perfect for the morning after your Thanksgiving feast.

Main Dishes

Potato soup in a white bowl on a white plate.
Turkey shepherd's pie in a large skillet with green garnish.
Mashed potato dumplings with green garnish in a white bowl.
Mashed potato gnocchi with green garnish on a black plate.
Meatloaf with mashed potatoes casserole in a teal baking dish.
Turkey shepherd's pie on a white plate with green garnish.

These delicious main dish recipes use leftover mashed potatoes to create hearty and comforting family-friendly dishes.

Loaded mashed potato bowls with bacon, corn, and sour cream.
Mashed potato tacos on a platter with salsa and garnishes.
Potato and ham soup with cheddar cheese and green onion garnish.
Loaded mashed potato casserole with bacon and green onion.
Turkey soup with mashed potato dumplings in a bowl with a spoon.
Thanksgiving leftover casserole with turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.
Leftover Thanksgiving mashed potato pie.
Mashed potato gnocchi with cheese and green garnish.
Mashed potato and sausage stew in bowls and a heavy bottom pot.
Crispy potato tacos with cotija cheese and jalapenos.

Sides

Three different shaped mashed potato rolls on green plate next to pan and bowl of rolls.
Mashed potato fritters on a blue plate with a dollop of white cream on top.
Mashed potato latkes on a white plate with green garnish and white dip.
Loaded mashed potato casserole in a white baking dish.
Amish dinner rolls in a baking pan glazed with butter.

Use mashed potatoes to make these flavorful and unique sides, including dinner rolls, potato cakes, and casseroles.

Mashed potato au gratin in a large baking dish.
Mashed potato croquettes in a casserole baking dish.
Spinach mashed potato croquettes on a white platter with green garnish.
Mashed potato flatbread in a kitchen towel.
Mashed potato lefse in a kitchen towel.

Appetizers and Snacks

Mashed potato nuggets in a red and white cardboard box and in a person's fingers.
Air fryer mashed potato balls with bacon, cheese, and onions.
Mashed potato chocolate cake with frosting and a metal fork.
Vegan mashed potato crab cakes with lettuce and lemon slices.

Don’t miss these tasty appetizers and snacks, including a decadent mashed potato chocolate cake.

Jalapeno mashed potato balls with dip on a platter.
Mashed potato fries on a wire rack with ketchup dipping sauce.
Mashed potato egg rolls with cheddar cheese and green onion.
Mashed potato balls with cheese oozing out.

More Like This

Looking for more leftover food ideas? You’ll love these delicious recipes, plus ideas for what to serve with mashed potatoes!

You’ll also find helpful information on how long your leftovers will last.

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