19 Genius Ways To Upgrade Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Let’s be honest, every year the shining star of Thanksgiving is the mashed potatoes. Even if we skipped out on every other side, we’d be happy. Creamy and smooth, or chunky with the skins on, we love them all. In fact, we're such big fans, sometimes we get a little overzealous and make WAY more than we need. Not to worry, we know there’s tons of innovative ways to use leftover mashed potatoes, from shepherd's pie to gnocchi to waffles. These genius recipes can transform leftovers into another masterpiece, all it takes is a little ingenuity. And bonus, they save tons of time in the kitchen!

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