Leftover Mashed Potato Bar
Got leftover mashed potatoes? Turn them into something really unique (and use up even more leftovers) by setting up a DIY mashed potato bar.
Got leftover mashed potatoes?
Lucky you!
Leftover mashed potatoes get new, flavorful life when you set up a mashed potato bar. (Think loaded baked potatoes – except the potatoes are mashed.)
The topping options are endless!
How To Reheat Mashed Potatoes
There are several ways to reheat leftover mashed potatoes. Choose any of the following:
- The easy way: Place mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a splash of water, stir, and microwave on low power for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Oven: Place mashed potatoes in a baking dish. Cover with tin foil and reheat at 375F for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Double boiler: Set up a double boiler and place mashed potatoes in the top bowl. Keep water at a simmer and stir potatoes occasionally, until hot – about 10 to 15 minutes.
Mashed Potato Bar: Topping Combinations
Reheat mashed potatoes using one of the options above, dish up a generous scoop of potatoes, and try some of these topping combinations:
- Pizza: Shredded cheddar cheese, pepperoni, bacon
- Ring bologna: Pan-fried ring bologna slices, corn, green onion
- Fajita: Mexican blend shredded cheese, roasted fajita veggies (red peppers, green peppers, red onion), chicken or steak, sour cream, salsa
- Vegetarian: Shredded cheese, roasted vegetables, fried tofu
- BBQ: Baked beans, pulled pork, BBQ sauce
- Fried chicken: Chicken tenders, roasted sweet corn, BBQ sauce
- French onion: Caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese, sour cream
When you set up a mashed potato bar, every family member (or dinner party guest) can choose their own toppings.
Alternate idea: Get 7+ loaded baked potato topping ideas.
Tips For Setting Up A Mashed Potato Bar
- Avoid potentially soggy toppings like tomatoes and watery sauces
- Butter and sour cream make great toppings no matter what ingredients you choose
- This idea works equally well with baked potatoes
More Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers and make one of these flavorful recipes:
- Turkey-cranberry wontons
- Turkey lettuce wraps with peanut sauce
- Thanksgiving croquettes
- Turkey chili
- Turkey mole bowls
- Leftover turkey nachos with cranberry salsa
- Turkey empanadas
- Other Thanksgiving leftover ideas
Mashed Potato Bar
Money-saving tip: Scour your fridge and freezer for topping ideas for your mashed potato bar.
Ingredients
- Leftover mashed potatoes
Topping ideas
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, gouda, Parmesan, etc.)
- Chopped bacon
- Sausage
- Sour cream
- Fried or roasted vegetables
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat mashed potatoes in the microwave.
- Prepare toppings. Place in individual bowls and set up bar-style.
I am not a potato lover, but looking at these great pictures of toppings gives me a completely different perspective on
potatoes. Yum!