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    9 Genius Ways to Turn Leftover Potatoes Into Brand-New Dishes

    Published: Nov 29, 2024 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Leftover potatoes can be a great base for creating new and exciting meals. Instead of letting them sit in the fridge, try transforming them into something fresh and flavorful. From casseroles to meatballs, there are plenty of ways to give those spuds a second life.

    Leftover Turkey & Mashed Potato Pie

    Leftover Turkey & Mashed Potato Pie
    Photo Credit: Life as a Strawberry.

    This casserole combines turkey pot pie and Shepherd's pie, creating a very comforting dish. It's a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes!

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    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs

    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Shredding boiled potatoes into your meatball mix keeps them moist and flavorful without needing eggs or breadcrumbs.

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    Loaded Potato Skins

    Air fryer potato skins.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Leftover baked potatoes can be turned into tasty air fryer potato skins that are easy to whip up with just a few ingredients. With flavors like garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and melted cheese, these make a great appetizer.

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    Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi

    Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi.
    Photo credit: Veena Azmanov.

    Leftover mashed potatoes can be turned into delicious gnocchi with a cheesy tomato sauce. This dish combines fluffy potatoes with savory cheese and tangy tomatoes for a comforting meal.

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    Country Potatoes

    Country potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Leftover potatoes can easily be turned into a delicious side dish that goes well with any meal, even breakfast. This is a simple way to use up those extra potatoes.

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    Tuna Niçoise Salad

    Tuna Niçoise Salad.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This Tuna Niçoise Salad is full of flavor, featuring a tangy red wine dressing, crunchy green beans, tender potatoes, savory olives, and hearty tuna. It's a satisfying meal that's simple to prepare, especially if you have leftover boiled potatoes.

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    Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole

    Leftover boiled potato casserole.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Leftover boiled potatoes can be turned into a tasty cheesy casserole that reminds you of baked potatoes loaded with toppings. This creamy dish is a simple way to use up extra potatoes.

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    Ham and Potato Casserole

    Ham and Potato Casserole.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Leftover potatoes can be turned into something special with this Ham and Potato Casserole. It's a comforting dish filled with carbs, cheese, and savory ham, making it a great way to enjoy those extras.

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    Mashed Potato Casserole

    Mashed Potato Casserole
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This mashed potato casserole is creamy and cheesy, making it a tasty side dish. It's a perfect way to use up leftover potatoes, and you can get it ready ahead of time.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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