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Easy leftover mashed potato recipe ideas

Cooking a Sunday dinner or a mid-week roast for the family can often leave you making too many spuds, but don’t be tempted to throw them out or store them in the fridge for days on end.

Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables, they can be mashed, boiled, baked, roasted or fried and we’ve got plenty of ideas to use up your leftover mash. Whether it’s a souffle, a potato hash or bubble and squeak, your leftovers don’t have to go to waste.  

How to use up leftover mashed potatoes 

These tasty breakfast recipes are a great way to use up last night’s potatoes and they make plenty to feed the whole family, or even a hearty brunch for two.  

  • These alternative breakfast potato cakes are a great way to start the day, add smoked salmon and poached eggs for a filling breakfast  
  • Use up any cooked potatoes with this bacon and mushroom hash, it’s perfect for a late morning bite   
  • You could even use your leftover mash to make these tasty tattie scones for a brekkie treat 

Leftover mashed potato lunch ideas

Don’t let your extra mashed potato go to waste, instead try one of our comforting recipes. Make a simple mash or reinvent it with some new flavours.  

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Swedish beef and pork meatballs accompanied with fluffy mashed potato and creamy gravy.
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A cheesy chicken and potato recipe, with melt in the mouth mozzarella, bacon, and parsley.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi

This simple yet satisfying sweet potato gnocchi recipe makes an ideal delicious dinner dish you will want to make over and over again.
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Sweet Potato Pie

It's always the right time for a slice of something nice like our Sweet Potato Pie which is sure to leave you wanting more.
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Potato Tteokbokki

Traditionally Korean rice cakes, there are 2 varieties which are made from rice flour and wheat flour. I made these from potatoes and used potato starch to give it that chewy texture. This is eaten all year round.

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