It doesn’t matter how much you feast on Thanksgiving food; you will always be left with some amount of food. But aren’t leftovers one of the best parts of holiday feasts? If you have leftover mashed potatoes, you can make mouthwatering dishes to satisfy your cravings. Mashed potatoes are versatile and can be paired with almost anything. The smooth, creamy, and fluffy texture that melts in the mouth is just so satisfying to eat. You can butter it up, mix it with savory gravy, or turn it into cheesy puffs. We have listed some of the best leftover mashed potato recipes you must try post-Thanksgiving in 2025.
Potato Rolls
You can turn your delicious mashed potato leftovers into potato rolls. This recipe is made by mixing mashed potatoes with yeast, milk, sugar, salt, egg, flour, and more to form a smooth dough. Shape the dough into 24 rolls and bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. You can cut them in half, butter them up, and devour. Here is the full recipe.
Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
The best way to transform your simple mashed potatoes into a finger-licking dish is to turn them into golden brown pancakes. To make the pancakes, mashed potatoes are mixed with scallions, cheddar cheese, onion powder, cayenne, and flour. The crispy texture provides a satisfying crunch, and the fluffy center melts in the mouth. Here is the full recipe.
Mashed Potato Cakes With Cheese and Bacon
If you want to turn your leftover mashed potatoes into extra crispy cakes with a warm and smooth center, this recipe is for you. The mix of creamy cheese and smoky bacon makes a combination that no one can say no to. This recipe is made by mixing mashed potatoes with scallions, onions, bacon, and cheese. Here is the full recipe.
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Another good way to use the leftover mashed potatoes is to add a crispy and cheesy twist. These bite-sized cheesy mashed potatoes look like soft muffins. The recipe is made by mixing mashed potatoes with eggs, cheese, and cooked ham or bacon. Transfer the batter into the muffin tray and bake. You can have this delicious treat for breakfast or a snack. Here is the full recipe.
Tender Potato Biscuits
After trying pancakes, puffs, and cakes, it’s time for tender mashed potato biscuits. This recipe is made by using ingredients like leftover mashed potatoes, flour, butter or margarine, milk, eggs, and more to form a dough. Using a glass or biscuit cutter, cut round shapes. Bake them in the oven, and your mashed potato biscuits are ready. Here is the full recipe.
Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles
Turning leftover mashed potatoes into savory and satisfying waffles is a classic idea. This delicious recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare. It is made by mixing mashed potatoes with shredded cheese, egg, baking powder, and flour. Transfer the mixture into a preheated waffle iron and enjoy your crispy yet soft mashed potato waffles. Here is the full recipe.
Mashed Potato Soup
If you’ve experimented with nearly every leftover mashed potato recipe and still have around three cups remaining, try making a soup. To make this comforting and delectable recipe, mix leftover mashed potatoes with milk, onion, salt, black pepper, flour, and butter. Once the soup is made, top it off with shredded cheddar cheese to make the soup extra flavorful. Here is the full recipe.
Duchess Potatoes
A creative way to use your leftover mashed potatoes is to turn them into soft, decorative swirls and bake them. The Duchess potatoes are soft and creamy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. To make this delicious dish, you’ll need ingredients like mashed potatoes, egg yolks, whole milk, Boursin cheese, etc. Once the batter is made, make beautiful swirls using a piping bag, and bake them. Here is the full recipe.
Easy Leftover Mashed Potato Fritters
If you are bored with the smooth texture of potato pancakes, you should try making chunky and thick potato fritters. To make this recipe, mix the mashed potatoes with flour and combine them well. To make fritters extra palatable, you can also add green onions, cheese, peas, kale, etc., to the mixture. Put the scoops of the mixture on the tray and cook them until crispy. Here is the full recipe.
Chantilly Mashed Potato Casserole
Having a hearty casserole is not only satisfying but soothes your food cravings as well. You can make a buttery casserole with leftover mashed potatoes. Mix it with ingredients like mashed potatoes, unsalted butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, buttermilk, and so on. Once baked, the dish gets a beautiful golden brown color. The combination of butter, cheese, and whipped cream makes the dish incredibly luxurious. Here is the full recipe.
Let us know which of these Thanksgiving leftover mashed potato recipes you will be making. Happy feasting!
