You'll want to make extra mashed potatoes just for these recipes! From potato pancakes and shepherd's pie to doughnuts and breads, here are the best leftover mashed potato recipes.
23 Easy Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes
Updated on May 02, 2024
Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
This is the best shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve ever tasted. It’s very quick to make, and I usually have most—if not all—of the ingredients already on hand. —Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California
Have extra turkey, too? Give our leftover turkey recipes a try!
1/23
2/23
Broccoli Potato Supreme
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family insists that this two-in-one casserole makes an appearance at all of our special meals. Every bite is doubly delicious! —Jane Birch, Edison, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 276 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
Also, check out these best Potato Recipes for people who love spuds.
3/23
Pork Shepherd’s Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Of all the shepherd's pie recipes I've tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone, I enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family. —Mary Arthurs, Etobicoke, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 365 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1045mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
Also, try these easy leftover corned beef recipes so you don’t have to let the tender meat go to waste.
4/23
Delicious Potato Doughnuts
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're easy to make, and the fudge frosting tops them off well. When I make them for friends, the recipe is always requested. —Pat Davis, Beulah, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 226 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
5/23
Meat Shell Potato Pie
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests always comment on the presentation and flavor of this delightfully different dish. —Julie Sterchi, Flora, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 326 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
Editor’s Tip: You get ready to chop potatoes for dinner and notice some unwelcome “eyes.” Immediately, you wonder, Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Check if can you eat a potato that is sprouting.
6/23
Crispy Mashed Potato & Stuffing Patties
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 patties
From the Recipe Creator:
Talk about a fun way to use holiday leftovers! Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast. The family looks forward to this breakfast treat every year. —Kellie Ferea, Casa Grande, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
2 patties: 364 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
7/23
Bacon-Cheddar Potato Croquettes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Instead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
Check out this guide to learn how long Thanksgiving leftovers are good for.
8/23
Potato Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
45 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
After I discovered this recipe, it became a mainstay for me. I make the dough ahead of time when company is coming, and I try to keep some in the refrigerator to bake for our ranch hands. Leftover mashed potatoes are almost sure to go into these rolls. —Jeanette McKinney, Belleview, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 106 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
If you’re looking to reheat your mashed potatoes without losing the original flavor, here’s an easy way to do it!
9/23
Holiday Stromboli
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
At our house, we wrap holiday leftovers in pizza crust as a yummy way to finish them off. Here’s to getting the flavor, without the all-day cooking. —Alia Slatton, Boulder, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 423 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
10/23
Glazed Doughnuts
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The light coffee flavor in these tasty sugar-glazed doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or any day. You'll find that the recipe is a delectable way to use up leftover potatoes. —Pat Siebenaler, Random Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 281 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
11/23
Cinnamon-Walnut Sticky Buns
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The sweet honey-walnut topping and tender texture make these sticky rolls a surefire crowd-pleaser. —Debbie Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 bun: 328 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
12/23
Spinach Quiche with Potato Crust
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While this recipe is delicious using ingredients exactly as listed, it’s also a smart way to make the most of any leftover potatoes and veggies. Use 2-1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes and whatever cooked vegetables you have on hand. You can also substitute 1/2 pound Italian sausage for the bacon if you want a heartier quiche. —Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland. Learn to make instant pot mashed potatoes with leftover potatoes.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 284 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
13/23
Breaded Sea Scallops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I never liked seafood until my husband urged me to try scallops, and now I love them. He says my breaded version is the best he's ever had. A tip I learned was to put them on a paper-towel-topped plate to soak up excess oil. —Martina Preston, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3 scallops: 454 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
14/23
Mashed Potato Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What a great way to use up any remaining mashed potatoes! These light cakes cook up golden brown and have a wonderful butter-and-onion flavor. Kids and adults alike will love our Test Kitchen’s spin on a classic!
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 155 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 525mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
15/23
Pierogi Quesadillas
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I had hungry children in the kitchen and nothing but leftovers, I invented these quesadillas. Now it's how we always use up our potatoes, meats and sometimes veggies. —Andrea Dibble, Solon, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 quesadilla: 630 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1559mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.
16/23
Chive Pinwheel Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
15 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
These light, pleasant-tasting rolls complement almost any entree. With the chive filling swirled through the golden bread, they're attractive enough for special occasions. —Ann Niemela, Ely, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 214 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
17/23
Stuffin’ Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love stuffing, you won’t be able to get enough of these fun muffin cups that make use of not only leftover stuffing but also green beans, turkey, mashed potatoes, cheddar and gravy. It’s a taste of Thanksgiving in every bite! —Pauline Porterfield, Roxboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 muffins: 370 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
18/23
Super Spud Brownies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These moist and cakelike brownies came from my mom’s old cookbook. Mashed potatoes may seem like an unusual ingredient, but they work beautifully—this recipe took first place at a local festival. —Marlene Gerer, Denton, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 150 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
19/23
Potato Pan Rolls
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these rolls and requests them often. They don't take long to make because you use quick-rise yeast. —Connie Storckman, Evanston, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 163 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
20/23
Swedish Doughnuts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
One day, my father got a hankering for doughnuts and asked me to make him some. I ended up trying these. Dad—and everyone else—loved the results. They come out so golden and plump. —Lisa Bates, Dunham, Quebec
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 125 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
21/23
Best Cinnamon Rolls
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
When I married him, I discovered that my husband’s family has the best cinnamon roll recipe! I asked his mom how to make homemade cinnamon rolls, and I’ve been making them ever since. Serve them with scrambled eggs, and you have a filling breakfast. As a variation, you can replace the filling with a mixture of raisins and pecans. —Shenai Fisher, Topeka, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 364 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
22/23
Potato Puffs
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 puffs
From the Recipe Creator:
I give this recipe out often. It's suitable for any meal, and a terrific use of leftover potatoes. They're great alongside sandwiches or hamburgers. —June Mullins, Livonia, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 potato puff: 106 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
23/23
Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I make mashed potatoes, I always cook extra so I can prepare these over-the-top potato pancakes. Fill them with sour cream, ranch dressing or melted cheese—or all three. —Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 491 calories, 34g fat (12g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 987mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
