Here are a few ideas to make use of those leftover, buttery, creamy, delicious, wonderful mashed potatoes…

Mashed Potato Salad

2 cups cold mashed potatoes

1/2 cup ranch dressing or mayonnaise or sour cream (or a mixture)

1 teaspoon dried dill

1 teaspoon dried onion flakes

salt and pepper, to taste

Mix all ingredients. Chill one hour before serving.

Mashed Potato Soup

2 cups mashed potatoes

1 cup vegetable, chicken or turkey broth

1 cup add in vegetables (onion, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, parsnip)

Cream, milk, soy milk

salt, pepper, seasoning to taste

Heat broth to boiling, if needed, to cook veggies. When veggies are soft, add all ingredients except milk. When well incorporated, stir in milk. Season to taste.

Potato Cakes

2 cups mashed potatoes

2 teaspoons flour

1 teaspoon cornstarch

seasoning to taste

Combine all. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet until sizzling. Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls. Flatten. Fry 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from oil, drain and salt, if desired.

Happy holidays!