Use Up Your Leftover Mashed Potatoes With One of These Unique Recipes

Let's be honest, we've all eaten a spoonful (or two) of cold leftover mashed potatoes right out of the fridge — it's an inevitable occurrence around the holiday season. But did you know there's more you can do with your leftovers than just heating them up in the microwave? Whether you're looking for a new soup recipe or a snack for the whole family, mashed potatoes can be an incredibly useful and versatile ingredient. These 21 recipes are so tasty that you're going to want to make extra mashed potatoes as often as you can, just so you'll have leftovers!

Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup

One of the easiest ways to use up leftover mashed potatoes is by using it in soup. It not only helps make the soup immensely flavorful, but mashed potatoes will help create a creamy soup you'll want to make every time the weather gets colder. This recipe includes a basil pesto, lots of garlic, and bacon. We're drooling already.

Buttery Pull Apart Whole Wheat Potato Rolls

This simple recipe makes baking fresh bread at home look like a breeze. Super soft and buttery, these potato rolls are great on their own or served alongside a hot bowl of soup.

Italian Mashed Potato Pie

Inspired by a traditional Italian recipe, this mashed potato pie can be served as an entire meal or as a satisfying side dish. With three types of cheese, salami, and prosciutto, this might be the ultimate way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and is perfect for family dinners.

Dusty Cheddar Potato Croquette

Ideal for game days or holiday parties, these cheddar croquettes are worth breaking any diet for. The homemade cheddar spice powder is what really takes this recipe to the next level and can be served on just about anything.

Mashed Potato Butter Aioli With Fried Capers

The lovechild of mashed potatoes and a buttery aioli, this sauce-slash-side dish is equally rich and tasty. Best served with chicken and fish dishes or as a dip for roasted vegetables.

Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls

The secret ingredient to these fluffy cinnamon rolls is mashed potatoes, and trust us, it works. The mashed potatoes help form the dough and make it light and airy, but they don't change the flavor of this sweet treat at all. Try it for the holidays and impress your friends and family.

Mashed Potato Pancakes

These savory potato pancakes are perfect for family breakfasts that need some zing, with a crisp exterior and a soft and fluffy interior, this dish will quickly become a favorite around the house. Just don't forget to replace the instant mashed potatoes with your leftover ones!

Loaded Mashed Potato Skillet

With both bacon and cheddar cheese, this easy recipe is not only tasty, but incredibly versatile as well. Make this loaded mashed potato skillet dish as a hearty breakfast or as a drool-worthy dip for family gatherings.

Mashed Potato Croquettes

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these croquettes are a great way to use up your leftover mashed potatoes. This yummy snack is so good that you're going to have to resist the urge to eat them all on your own.

Loaded Mashed Potato Bake

If you're a fan of loaded baked potatoes, then this mashed potato version is sure to become a new favorite. Feel free to experiment with the toppings as you wish, but we all know you can never go wrong with bacon.

Deep Fried Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

The perfect appetizer for family events or parties, these bite-sized mashed potato balls are stuffed with cheese then deep fried, and you know what they say: Everything tastes good when it's fried.

Mini Paleo Salmon Cakes

Tired of grilling salmon? Then this affordable recipe is for you. These salmon cakes are great on their own or served inside of burgers, plus, kids are sure to love them!

Breakfast Mashed Potato Casserole

Who says you can't have mashed potatoes for breakfast? This casserole proves just how versatile potatoes can be. Top with Parmesan and runny eggs for the ultimate brunch dish.

Aloo Tikki (Indian Mashed Potato Patties)

A ridiculously easy dish to make at home,these flavorful patties go great with a chickpea curry.

Shepherd's Pie

This classic dish is both savory and satisfying, making it the perfect recipe for colder nights. While shepherd's pie is traditionally made with lamb, feel free to sub in ground beef and make a "cottage pie" instead.

Potato, Sausage, and Kale Soup

There's nothing more comforting than a homemade bowl of soup, and this rendition is doubly-satisfying with sausage and potatoes. The addition of kale helps keep it healthy and adds a nice bit of freshness to the dish.

Mashed Potato Waffles

Who says waffles have to be sweet? This recipeshows you how to make a basic version of mashed potato waffles, and from there feel free to experiment as you wish. Top with salsa and guacamole for a faux-taco or with fried eggs and bacon as a breakfast dish.

Cheesy Potato Pancake Eggs Benedict

Forget waiting in line for brunch and start your day on a high note with this tasty homemade potato pancake eggs benedict. The potato pancakes are surprisingly easy to make, then top with your favorite eggs benedict toppings.

Bacon Blue Cheese Mashed Potato Waffles

Thesebacon blue cheese mashed potato waffles sound so tasty, you'll wish you had saved enough mashed potatoes to make a second batch.

Mashed Potato Chip Dip

With both mashed potatoes and potato chips, this recipe is going to impress any potato enthusiast. Serve the dip with more chips or crackers at your next game day fiesta.

Baked Mashed Potato Bites

Baked, not fried, this recipe is great for meal-prepping or on-the-go snacks. Plus, all you need is a muffin tin! Garnish with yogurt and parsley for a fresh and tangy kick.