Mashed potatoes are often a staple side dish during many meals. The problem is that there is often leftover mashed potatoes after the meal is over, but there are numerous possibilities for these leftovers besides throwing them away. Making bread and rolls from leftover mashed potatoes is a great use for this tasty side dish. By adding a few more ingredients to your leftover mashed potatoes, you can create a warm, hearty, and tasty bread product that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
26 WAYS TO USE LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a potato dish in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
POTATO ROLLS
Use leftover mashed potatoes in these fluffy potato rolls. These soft dinner rolls stay tender at room temperature for several days.
Provided by Julie Clark
Categories Bread
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the warm water and milk (about 110-115 degrees F) into the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Sprinkle the yeast over the liquids.
- Add the sugar, egg, salt, potatoes, butter and flour.
- Use the paddle attachment to mix the ingredients just until combined.
- Then switch to the dough hook and beat on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes. The dough should be slightly sticky.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place the kneaded dough ball into the greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel.
- Set the bowl in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
- Divide the dough in 12 dough balls (or 15 for smaller rolls).
- Place the dough balls into a greased 9x13 pan.
- Cover the pan and put it in a warm place, allowing the dough to rise again until almost double (about 25 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake the rolls (uncovered) for 17-20 minutes or until the tops are dry and firm, with a golden brown color.
- Allow the pan to cool on a wire rack.
- Once the rolls are completely cool, store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO BREAD AND ROLLS
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a mixer with a dough hook, blend mashed potatoes and milk. Let cool to a warm but not hot temperature. Add yeast, water and 2 Tablespoons of sugar. Mix well and cover with a dish towel. Let mixture sit for 5 - 10 minutes, allowing yeast to poof and activate. Add eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and melted butter. Blend well. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time until all flour has been mixed in or until dough no longer sticks to the sides of bowl. Coat a large bowl with cooking spray. Add dough and then spray top of dough with cooking spray. Cover with a dish towel and let sit for 1 hour in a draft free spot or until mixture is doubled in size. After mixture has doubled, take all your anger out on it and punch it a few times. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish and a 9x9 casserole dish for rolls by spraying them generously with cooking spray. Grab approximately 3 Tablespoons of dough and slowly pull ends down and under the dough creating a ball. Place this in the greased casserole dish. You should be able to get 3 across and 4 down, making 12 in the 9x13 pan and 3 across and 3 down in the 9x9 pan, making 9 in the small pan. Cover prepared dough with a dish towel and let rise again for another hour. Preheat oven to 350*F Bake rolls for 25 minutes UNCOVERED or until tops of rolls are golden. Remove from oven and rub butter on top of rolls. Serve immediately.
EASY POTATO ROLLS
After I discovered this recipe, it became a mainstay for me. I make the dough ahead of time when company is coming, and I try to keep some in the refrigerator to bake for our ranch hands. Leftover mashed potatoes are almost sure to go into these rolls. -Jeanette McKinney, Belleview, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 45 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup warm water. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, remaining 2/3 cup water, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Do not knead. Shape into a ball; place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide into thirds. Divide and shape 1 portion into 15 balls; place in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Cover with a kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining dough. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake rolls until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MASHED POTATO ROLLS
Potatoes are synonymous with our state. My grandmother always made these rolls, which everyone loved. Because it makes such a large batch, this recipe is great for company.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 32 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, butter, oil, sugar, egg and mashed potatoes; mix well. Stir in the salt, baking powder, baking soda and enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Cover one piece. Shape the other piece into 16 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
POTATO ROLLS
I have been eating these rolls since I was a kid. I don't know where they started out, but I remember my grandmother making them. They freeze well and taste great split open and toasted.
Provided by Derrick Van Hoeter
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 2h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- Mix milk, mashed potatoes, shortening or butter (see Cook's Note), sugar, and salt together in a bowl; add yeast mixture and egg. Stir 2 cups flour into the milk mixture until incorporated. Stir in remaining 2 cups flour to make a soft dough.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat all sides of dough with oil. Cover bowl and put in a warm place until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down and shape into a ball. Cover the bowl and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Shape dough into 24 rolls and place onto prepared baking sheets; let rise until dough springs back when you touch the side of a roll with your fingertip, about 25 to 40 minutes.
- Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 166.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
POTATO BREAD ROLLS
"A delicious way to use leftover mashed potatoes The recipe can be doubled, halved, or varied in other ways to suit the quantity of leftovers or your personal preference. These can be served with ketchup or any other dipping sauce."
Provided by EatChim
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Add the chopped onions, and saute until they are softened.
- Mix the turmeric and chili powder into the frying pan and remove the pan from the heat. Stir the mashed potatoes and cilantro into the frying pan; stir to mix well.
- Sprinkle a few drops of water onto each slice of bread. Flatten the bread gently. Spoon 1/4 of the potato mixture onto the slice of bread. Roll the bread into a cylinder. Seal the edges together by pinching the ends with your fingers, use more water if it is necessary to keep the bread sealed. Do the same with the remaining 3 slices of bread.
- Pour the three tablespoons of oil into a large frying pan or wok. Heat the oil to a high heat. Place the bread rolls into the hot oil and fry until crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 68, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.9
LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO ROLL UPS
I was the master mind who created these little gems, I like this because it's a bit different from potato pancakes and you don't have to fry these and you don't have to do much to your leftover potatoes!
Provided by CRYSTALINA Haldeman
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 2-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Let your leftover mashed potatoes cool,then roll into small balls about the size of a quarter, sprinkle the outside with seasonings of your choice.
- I like to add cyenne pepper for a little kick!
- Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking oil.
- Bake 325 degrees for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- I use sides of ranch dressing or sour cream to go with them!
- You can be as creative as you want- I have molded the potatoes around a small piece of cheese.
- If you like it hot then use a small chunk of jalapano or habanero pepper!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 634.2, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final product. Use fresh, fluffy mashed potatoes, and make sure your other ingredients are of good quality as well.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough can make the bread or rolls tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, and then stop.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help the dough to rise properly and produce light and fluffy bread or rolls.
- Bake the bread or rolls at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time: This will ensure that the bread or rolls are cooked through and have a golden brown crust.
- Let the bread or rolls cool before slicing and serving: This will help to prevent the bread or rolls from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Using leftover mashed potatoes to make bread or rolls is a great way to reduce food waste and create delicious and satisfying dishes. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious bread or rolls that are perfect for sandwiches, toast, or dinner rolls. So next time you have leftover mashed potatoes, don't throw them away - use them to make a delicious and satisfying bread or rolls!
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