Author Topic: Leftover mashed potatoes -- what to do? (Read 11966 times)

BonitaApplebum · « **on:** November 24, 2012, 06:03:41 PM »

I made a ton more mashed potatoes than we needed for Thanksgiving. We are eating some of them with the rest of the leftovers, but what else can I make with them? Any ideas?

YoSaffBridge · « **Reply #1 on:** November 24, 2012, 06:10:31 PM »

latkes

seattlegirl · « **Reply #2 on:** November 24, 2012, 06:13:43 PM »

Fry them as patties and serve with eggs for breakfast. Mmm.

Or add greens and revive them as colcannon, maybe.

seattlegirl · « **Reply #3 on:** November 24, 2012, 06:19:21 PM »

Or this:

http://chrunners.net/forum/index.php?topic=78334.0

Or overnight them to me. I love mashed potatoes so much.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #4 on:** November 24, 2012, 06:28:17 PM »

Quote from: YoSaffBridge on November 24, 2012, 06:10:31 PM

latkes

I never heard of latkes with mashed potatoes, is that a thing? I've only ever had/made them with shredded potatoes.

OldBaldHippie · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2012, 06:37:27 PM »

Shepard's pie...

wombleatwimbledon · « **Reply #6 on:** November 24, 2012, 07:14:27 PM »

Was watching a River Cottage episode last night about using left overs and one of his chef's made this:

Tim's lemon trickle mash cake

It’s best made with leftover whole potatoes, which you’ve mashed or, even better, riced once cold. If you’re intending to make it with leftover mash, make sure it doesn’t contain too much butter, milk, cream – or any flavourings such as mustard.
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Servings

12

Ingredients

175g unsalted butter, softened
200g caster sugar
4 eggs
200g ground almonds
2 tsp baking powder
250g plain, cold mashed potato
finely grated zest of 3 lemons

For the topping
Juice of 2 lemons
75g caster sugar

ground almonds, mashed potato, baking powder, caster sugar, Leftovers, Butter, Lemon
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4. Butter and line a 23cm diameter, springform cake tin. Beat the butter and sugar together until light, pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes in a mixer). Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding a spoonful of ground almonds with each addition to stop the mixture curdling. Stir the baking powder into the remaining almonds, then fold them into the mixture, followed by the mashed potato and the lemon zest. Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Check it after 25 minutes to make sure it is not colouring too much, and cover with a sheet of foil if it is. Leaving the hot cake in its tin, pierce it all over with a skewer, going quite deep, but not right through to the base. Combine the lemon juice and caster sugar for the topping and, before the sugar has had a chance to dissolve, pour the mixture slowly and carefully all over the cake. Leave to cool completely before serving.

diablita · « **Reply #7 on:** November 24, 2012, 07:30:21 PM »

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on November 24, 2012, 06:28:17 PM

I never heard of latkes with mashed potatoes, is that a thing? I've only ever had/made them with shredded potatoes.

Not technically latkes but you could call them that. They'd still be tasty. We make potato croquettas: shape into balls, dip in egg & breadcrumb and fry. I've added super soft, cooked broccoli and smashed it in before to make it slightly healthier.

OldBaldHippie · « **Reply #8 on:** November 24, 2012, 07:46:56 PM »

Quote from: diablita on November 24, 2012, 07:30:21 PM

Not technically latkes but you could call them that. They'd still be tasty. We make potato croquettas: shape into balls, dip in egg & breadcrumb and fry. I've added super soft, cooked broccoli and smashed it in before to make it slightly healthier.

Bacon crumbles would make it even better!

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #9 on:** November 24, 2012, 08:12:47 PM »

Quote from: OldBaldHippie on November 24, 2012, 07:46:56 PM

Bacon crumbles would make it even better!

Bacon makes EVERYTHING better!

diablita · « **Reply #10 on:** November 24, 2012, 08:42:24 PM »

yes! or thinly sliced, fried shallots.

Run Amok · « **Reply #11 on:** November 24, 2012, 09:08:01 PM »

I was also going to suggesst croquettes, I like to fill them with different veggie mixtures- spinach and feta is a nice one. Then make a nice salad to go along with.