Mashed potatoes are a staple side dish in many households, often served with holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas. But what do you do with the leftovers? Don't throw them away! With a little creativity, you can easily transform leftover mashed potatoes into a variety of delicious dishes. From crispy potato pancakes to creamy mashed potato soup, there are endless possibilities. One unexpected but incredibly tasty way to use leftover mashed potatoes is to make cinnamon rolls. These sweet and fluffy treats are surprisingly easy to make and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
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26 WAYS TO USE LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES
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LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO CINNAMON ROLLS
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
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. Preheat oven to 350*F. Prepare a jelly roll cookie sheet pan by spraying generously with cooking spray or use non-stick foil or a liner. Grab half the dough and roll out into a rectangle. Dough should be a quarter inch thick. The thicker the dough, the thicker the cinnamon rolls. Pour 1 1/4 cup melted butter gently over dough. Spread around to cover entire dough. Sprinkle with 1 cup of sugar and a generous amount of cinnamon. Using your hands or a spatula, spread cinnamon and sugar around until butter is absorbed into it. Starting with the long side, roll up gently like a cinnamon log. Using a knife or dental floss, cut cinnamon rolls into 3/4 inch thick slices. Place on prepared jelly roll pan. Once pan is filled, bake for 15 - 18 minutes or until golden. Cinnamon rolls with double or triple in size. Repeat the same process for the other half of the dough. -------------------------- In a separate bowl combine cream cheese and butter. Mix well. Add vanilla and powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time mixing well after each addition until all sugar is incorporated. Add whipping cream and blend. Spread on cooled cinnamon rolls and devour!
MASHED POTATO CINNAMON ROLLS
A neighbor gave me the recipe for these yummy rolls. They're warm and wonderful to serve for breakfast of as a treat any time of day. I often make extra mashed potatoes with these cinnamon rolls in mind.-Christine Duncan, Ellensburg, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid; set aside. Mash potatoes; set aside 1 cup. (Save remaining potatoes for another use.), Heat reserved potato liquid to 110°-115°. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in potato liquid; let stand 5 minutes. Add warm water, mashed potatoes, butter, eggs, sugar, milk powder, salt, vanilla and 5 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and chill overnight., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread butter over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the dough., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 12 slices; place cut side down in three greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, 45 minutes., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.
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LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO DONUTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Why waste your leftover mashed potatoes when you can make these mashed potato donuts instead? The milk, butter, and salt in your mashed potatoes makes these donuts even tastier, and a roll in cinnamon sugar after frying gives them an irresistible crunch. Depending on the consistency of your mashed potatoes, you may need to add additional flour during kneading, just until the dough is no longer sticky.
Provided by Chris Rosa
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 18 donuts
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg into a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add the granulated and brown sugars and the mashed potatoes and cream until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the mashed potato mixture and mix on medium speed until mostly incorporated. Add the buttermilk, and mix until almost combined. Add the rest of the dry ingredients and use a spatula to finish mixing until just incorporated.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1-2 minutes, adding up to ¼ cup (30 g) more flour as needed until the dough is cohesive and no longer sticky.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to ½ inch (1 ½ cm) thick, flouring the dough as needed.
- Use a 3-inch (7 cm) round cutter to cut out donuts. Use a 1-inch (2 ½ cm) round cutter to cut out holes from the centers. Set the donuts and holes on a baking sheet. Re-roll the dough scraps and cut out more donuts. Refrigerate the donuts and holes until ready to fry.
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot fitted with a deep fry thermometer over medium heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and place nearby.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Set near the wire rack.
- Working in batches, fry the donuts and holes in the hot oil for about 2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown. The donut holes will take less time than the donuts. Transfer to the wire rack to cool for 1 minute, then carefully toss in the cinnamon sugar.
- Eat warm, or let cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 100 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 16 grams
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.
MASHED POTATO CINNAMON ROLLS
From an old family recipe, these mashed potato cinnamon rolls taste best the same day they are baked. We like to make a batch on school-cancelled snow days to eat and share with our neighbors.
Provided by vonn
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix warm milk, mashed potatoes, shortening, white sugar, eggs, and salt together using an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over mixture and stir gently until yeast is dissolved and well mixed.
- Add flour 2 cups at a time to milk mixture using an electric mixer until dough becomes thick. Set aside mixer and add flour gradually, kneading dough on a work surface by hand until it is smooth and no longer wet and sticky. Place dough back into the mixing bowl and cover with a wet cloth. Set in a warm place until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll 1/2 of the dough out onto a floured surface into a rectangle shape, about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough. Mix brown sugar and enough milk to make a paste together in a small bowl. Smooth paste evenly across both dough rectangles and sprinkle generously with cinnamon. Sprinkle with raisins.
- Roll dough rectangles up and slice into 1 1/2-inch sections. Place rolls into 7 greased pie pans, gently pressing down using your fingers to squish into pans. Set rolls in a warm place until puffy, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake rolls in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring brown sugar and butter to a boil over low heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in milk and return to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm temperature, about 5 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar until thickened. Beat using an electric mixer until it reaches a spreading consistency, adding warm water or additional milk if frosting gets stiff.
- Remove rolls from the oven and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Frost and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 150.4 mg, Sugar 28.1 g
CHINESE 5 SPICE SOUR CREAM POTATO CINNAMON ROLLS
I like to make rolls with leftover mashed potatoes and I like the taste of Chinese 5 spice with anise. The rolls are very moist.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Breads
Time 4h40m
Yield 1 roll per person, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a glass 4 cup measuring cup add warm water, yeast. Stir let set until dissolved. Add warm milk and proofing sugar, stir until mixed.
- In a large bowl, about 7 quarts capacity, pour yeast mixture. Add white sugar, Crisco, eggs salt and Chinese 5 spice; mix.
- In smaller bowl, mix 3 cups flour and baking powder.
- Add sour cream and mashed potatoes. Mix well.
- Add enough flour in small amounts and mix in to make the dough easy to handle.
- Turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed. You need to knead it in the dough.
- Grease a large bowl or bowls with margarine. If necessary use two greased bowls and separate the dough. Place dough in bowl, then turn so greased side is up. Cover with a damp cloth. Do not let cloth touch the dough.
- Let rise until doubled. You can let rise in a warm oven if you want (heat oven to 200° then shut off and keep door shut until doubled).
- Divide dough into 4 sections or 3 sections in you want big fat rolls.
- Roll each section to a rectangle 10 X 12.
- Spread remaining margarine on rectangles.
- Mix 4 tablespoons margarine, brown sugar, Chinese 5 Spice, cardamom and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle on the rectangles.
- Roll starting at the long edge. Pinch edges together.
- Use dental floss or sharp knife to cut the dough rolls, every 2 1/2 to 3 inches.
- I like to warm my metal pans, it speeds the rising process. Place cut rolls in pans allowing space between. Cover, let rise until double.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Bake about 35 minutes.
- Turn out on foil or wax paper counter, turn out of pans while hot. Let cool.
- Mix the frosting, turn the rolls over and frost.
- Note: You may refrigerate the cut rolls overnight to double, then bake if you wish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.2, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 275.8, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.1, Protein 3.7
LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING DINNER "CINNAMON" ROLLS
Running out of ideas of what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers? Turn them into savory "cinnamon" rolls. It's basically a portable Thanksgiving sandwich but with a fun twist!
Provided by Jonathan Melendez
Categories Breads
Time 3h25m
Yield 12 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast and about a teaspoon of the sugar. Set aside in a warm spot and let sit until foamy and frothy, about 10 minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, milk mixture, sugar, salt, eggs and butter and mix on medium until it comes together. Knead on high for about 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and somewhat soft. Transfer the bowl to a well-oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel. Let rest in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch dough down and then transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Roll out into a large rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread the dough with the mustard and cranberry sauce. Then sprinkle with mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, and turkey. Don't worry about covering the dough evenly with each ingredient. Just sprinkle them on in an even layer. Roll into a tight long, lengthwise, trim the ends, and then cut into 12 even pieces. Place on a well-greased 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel. Allow to rest in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bake the rolls until puffed and golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Top with warmed gravy and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately or let cool completely and then store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 843.3, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 9
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are ideal for mashed potatoes, as they are fluffy and have a mild flavor.
- Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for a few minutes before mashing.
- Use a potato ricer: A potato ricer will help you achieve smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes. If you don't have a potato ricer, you can use a food mill or a fine-mesh sieve.
- Don't over-mash the potatoes: Over-mashed potatoes will become gluey and sticky. Mash the potatoes just until they are smooth and creamy.
- Add butter, milk, and seasonings: To make the mashed potatoes more flavorful, add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes: Mashed potatoes can be used in a variety of other dishes, such as cinnamon rolls, potato pancakes, and shepherd's pie.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are making them for a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal, these tips will help you make the best mashed potatoes possible. So next time you have leftover mashed potatoes, don't throw them away! Use them to make one of the many delicious recipes in this article.
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