A great collection of leftover mashed potato recipes at your fingertips is the best way to turn those irresistible fluffy spuds into incredible dishes.

There’s nothing better than a big, fluffy mound of mashed potatoes, served simply with butter and salt and pepper or drenched in a savory gravy, alongside a holiday ham or turkey. Except maybe leftover mashed potatoes, reheated as a side or turned into something completely different!

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So Much To Love About Mashed Potatoes!

  • Mashed potatoes are budget-friendly, healthy, filling, and so creamy and delicious.
  • Leftover mashed potatoes are even better! They are probably one of the most versatile veggies around. They can be used in so many different recipes and in so many ways!
  • Use them as a binding ingredient in a recipe, to cover a delicious filling, or to top a casserole. There are endless options for mashed potato recipes!
Table of Contents
  1. Appetizers
  2. Breakfast
  3. Savory Sides
  4. Mashed Main Dishes
  5. Pulled Pork Sundaes Recipe

Appetizers

More like ‘appe-teasers’, make these fun and easy snacks that are perfect for game day, movie night, or single portion snacking!

Mashed potato ball on a plate with parsley on top
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls are rolled in bacon bits and are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!
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Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Fried mashed potato balls, are so crispy, and cheesy.
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Breakfast

Start the morning with heart warming and filling dishes made with potatoes!

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Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe
These leftover mashed potato cakes are a great way to use up mashed potatoes!
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Loaded Mashed Potato Cups
These loaded mashed potatoes made in muffin tins are a perfectly portioned and decadent side dish that is so easy and super tasty!
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Savory Sides

Transform leftover mashed potatoes into hearty and savory side dishes that will pair with just about any main dish.

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Creamy Potato Soup
This is the best potato soup recipe because it's so easy, cheesy and delicious! 
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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Make this easy creamy garlic mashed potatoes recipe for a classic savory side that is hearty and delicious!
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with sour cream
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
This smashed red potatoes recipe makes a deliciously savory and cheesy side dish, breakfast treat or even a hearty appetizer.
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Mashed Main Dishes

Using up what’s in the pantry and the fridge makes sense for the budget and the planet. Got a party to plan? Game night or casual get-together guests will love mashed main dishes.

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Easy Turkey Pot Pie
Savory and cheesy mashed potato pot pie is the best and fastest recipe for turning leftover turkey into a sensational comfort meal.
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Broccoli potato casserole in a dish with a scoop on a spoon
Cheesy Broccoli Potato Casserole
Cheesy Broccoli Potato Casserole is made with mashed potatoes, bacon, broccoli and 3 types of cheese create a cheesy potato bake like no other
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Pulled pork sundae in a glass dish garnished with parsley and a cherry tomato
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Pulled Pork Sundaes

These BBQ Pulled Pork Sundaes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8 sundaes
Author The Shortcut Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients  

Sundae

Instructions 

  • Combine barbecue sauce, water, and brown sugar.
  • Season pork with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place in the bottom of a 6 qt slow cooker and top with sauce mixture. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours until tender.
  • Remove pork from the slow cooker and reserve 1 cup of sauce for serving.
  • Shred pork and stir into the remaining sauce. Place a generous portion of pork into the bottom of a small bowl or sundae dish. Add ¼ cup of coleslaw to each dish.
  • Top with a scoop of mashed potatoes. Drizzle with reserved sauce and a "cherry" tomato on top.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 437.89kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.4g | Protein: 29.55g | Fat: 14.37g | Saturated Fat: 5.96g | Cholesterol: 105.19mg | Sodium: 1111.36mg | Potassium: 900.43mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 30.12g | Vitamin A: 268.74IU | Vitamin C: 11.82mg | Calcium: 74.57mg | Iron: 2.38mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American

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