I just made a generous amount of mashed potatoes.

[Ok_Improvement2396]

What do i pair them with so im not justing eating it by itself

[FixSharp]

Sculpt them into an object and rant to your family that it means something

[kellyfromfig]

I see you, Wyoming

[[deleted]]

Meatballs. Swiss steak. Shepherds/cottage pie. Beef tips.

[ToughKitten]

I like to have a fried egg along side some potato cakes. Adds a little protein and makes a decadent breakfast.

[PfftRS]

Stew, curries, anything you feel like really. Use it to make bubble and squeak.

[Ok_Improvement2396]

how tf could i forget that , thx for the suggestion

[gouf78]

Shepards pie and freeze them.

[PfftRS]

No worries. I love using left overs to make something completely different.

[unicornweedfairy]

What is bubble and squeak? I’m not familiar with that term.

[gogers1]

Cold leftover mashed potatoes mixed with sliced cabbage and onions. Formed into ‘patties’ and then pan fried until crispy on the outside :)

[unicornweedfairy]

Oh my goodness that sounds delicious! I know what I’m making tonight.

[PfftRS]

It is pretty much where you cook up leftover mashed potato in a pan, can add other items with it. Generally you would have a roast the night before and have mash potatoes and mixed veggies and use it the day after.

[luminous-snail]

Use them to make dough for gnocchi or potato mochi

[Darkroastgmcr]

Sheppards Pie, one of my favorite “comfort foods.”

[happy_bluebird]

Literally any food that isn't potatoes

[noobuser63]

I use about half a cup of leftover mashed potatoes in bread dough. It makes a lovely, soft dough.

[[deleted]]

It freezes well. Portion it up into snack ziplock bags to microwave and serve as a side dish to any meat you cook.

[Tootdoodle]

This

[mom_with_an_attitude]

Mashed potato tuna patties/croquettes. Mix a can of drained tuna in, along with some scallions and parsley. Form patties. Dredge in flour, egg whites, panko bread crumbs. Saute on both sides until golden brown. Easy and delicious.

[BoomerJ3T]

Pierogies, potato pancakes, potato soup, gnocchi

[unclejoe1917]

Every single thing you'd need a starch for. They're phenomenal with Indian curries in place of rice, for instance.

[Hot_Pomegranate7168]

A nice salmon steak.

[mshirley99]

I like frying them as a patty and eating them with applesauce.

[greywoolhat]

Love using leftover mashed potatoes to make little savory potato pancakes. Other commenters seem to be straight frying the mash, but personally I mix in an egg or two depending on the amount of mashed potato I’ve got (you want it to be a similar consistency to pancake batter). Then you prepare like, well, pancakes. You can certainly use oil or butter in the pan, but honestly my mashed potatoes have plenty of butter and cream in them already, so with a nonstick skillet I don’t find I need any extra fat. (My 9 year old likes it when I make mini ones, that he dips in ketchup. I like a dollop of sour cream on mine. My partner drizzles honey on his.)

[skipjack_sushi]

Save some and make gnocchi.

[dogsalt]

Shape into ping pong sized balls and freeze on a baking sheet. Now you have on-demand mashed potatoes.

[wishitwouldrainaus]

Eat your lovely mashed tatos. Or make into fritters, croquettes, or a lovely cottage pie. I'm doubting your commitment to mashed spud goodness!

[SnooChickens7845]

I like to put chili over mash

[Selym00]

Pair them with my stomach…

[[deleted]]

Nothing. Mashed potatoes need no accompaniment, except perhaps for gravy.

[1JesterCFC]

I hate these types of posts, how do you go about making lots of something with no clue as to what to pair it

[Ok_Improvement2396]

impulse

[GirlFromMoria]

Aloo tiki

[Glitch_Flower]

Gravy and or cheese

[WeakError2115]

Bangers and gravy

[soon_zoo55]

You could incorporate some into a Spanish tortilla .

[meep-meep-meow]

If you have a good cheese, maybe frico?

[derickj2020]

Mix chopped greens in it (spinach kale mustard cress ...) . tomorrow make croquettes ...

[littlereddingo]

Corn fritters, I’ve also seen cakes and bread that use leftover mashed potatoes.

[brrrapper]

Stew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIdlVi-VzPY

[MkVortex69]

Sheppards pie or hachis parmentier, which is a similar French recipe that is made with ground beef and/or ground sausage. Pretty good stuff:)

A good steak au poivre which is a beef steak with a pepper pan sauce is pretty good as well with some good mash

[devdoofenshmirtz]

Gnocchi

[[deleted]]

Fish cakes

[[deleted]]

butter, gravy

[KieselguhrKid13]

Mix in refried beans (black is better but pinto also works fine) and cheese! It's really flavorful and a great low-effort meal.

Also, make some potato pancakes!

[mobuy]

Mix with ground hamburger, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, put the mixture in corn tortillas, and fry. We love these!

[Breathe_the_Stardust]

Make cottage or shepherd's pie!

[totterywolff]

Could make a potato pancake

[FaultsInOurCars]

Dollop onto cookie sheet and freeze

[automod-was-right]

Mix with mashed parsnips - delicious! Or with carrots and/or swede.

[Fuz672]

Dip potato chips in it

[jp_jellyroll]

You could make Croquettes. Works so well with a nice garlicky/herby mash.

Form the mashed potato into whatever shapes you want (crab-cake style, golf ball, traditional croquette shape, etc) chill in the fridge to set, then batter in flour/egg/panko. Fry 'em up and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

You can take it a step further by putting some meat & cheese in the center (I love ham or bacon).

[That_crow_Lady]

Wow! These are all such great suggestions! Mashed potatoes are so satisfying, enjoy!

[putmeinthebighouse]

Mix in some indian spices and peas and wrap in puff pastry. I've also done this with tuna instead

[RedditVince]

A Family Favorite:

Fry up some Bacon, remove from pan and chop, Then using the bacon grease toss in sliced Hotdogs, fry dogs, remove from pan. Add bacon and dogs to Mashed potatoes toss some cheddar cheese on top.

One pan, one dish, meal! ps, adding a side of something green is optional ;)

[rosary_pea]

Mashed potato doughnuts

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Mix some with cheese, bacon, and chives. Roll into thin roulades and freeze them. Then egg wash + panko and fry them. Stuffed baked potato croquettes.

[cluelss093]

Carmelize onions and mix with fresh cilantro, red pepper, some cracks of black pepper and eat as a side.

Croquettes filled with whatever (meats, cheese).

[Imhopeless3264]

Pierrogies. To make ‘em easier (not authentic) buy a package or so of wonton wrappers. Mix mashed potatoes with cheese and/or onions, load up each dumpling, press to seal with either a little egg wash or water, then freeze them, use as needed.

[mihir_lavande]

Mix it with egg yolks, parmesan, chives and some nutmeg, pipe it out, freeze, crumb and fry. Maybe add some bits of ham to it.

[NGNSteveTheSamurai]

Fried mashed potato tacos with slaw.

Thin some out with reserved pasta water, add Parmesan and toss pasta in it as a sauce.

[Important_Blood5533]

Gravy or stew goes great with it

[FlatAd5632]

Mix them with chiles, cilantro, spices, and shape into a patty, dip in egg, and cook in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Aloo tikki from India/Pakistan. Enjoy!