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    Mashed Potato Patties (Leftover Mashed Potatoes Recipe!)

    Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN Published: Nov 20, 2018 · Updated: Dec 3, 2021 · 11 Comments

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    Mashed potato patties are a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. This leftover mashed potatoes recipe features baked mashed potato patties that are perfect appetizers for snacking!

    Mashed potato patties are a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. This leftover mashed potatoes recipe features baked mashed potato patties that are perfect appetizers for snacking!

    Thanksgiving leftovers - it's kind of a blessing and a curse of Thanksgiving, right? It's a blessing in that the goodness of that long-prepared, yummy Thanksgiving meal keeps on giving! But if you're like me, leftovers can very quickly grow old. I'm always looking for ways to repurpose my Thanksgiving leftovers (and leftovers in general!). This recipe uses leftover mashed potatoes to make yummy mashed potato patties baked to perfection. They're perfect for snacking during some of the big college football games the weekend after Thanksgiving!

    Mashed potato patties are a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. This leftover mashed potatoes recipe features baked mashed potato patties that are perfect appetizers for snacking!

    Mashed Potato Patties Recipe Notes

    • Like I said, these mashed potato patties are a great recipe for leftover mashed potatoes. You may need to adjust flavors slightly based on the flavors in your mashed potatoes (i.e. maybe add a little more salt or herbs).
    • I used my greek yogurt mashed potatoes and they were perfect!
    • There is no flour in the mashed potato mixture, so it feels a little more wet once you mix in the eggs. Since I was adding hot prosciutto, I found it easiest to chill the mashed potato patties mixture before portioning and rolling in the almond meal and prosciutto. I just stuck the whole bowl in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
    • I have a cookie scoop that holds 2 tablespoons of dough and that's what I used to scoop the mashed potato patty mixture and place it in the almond parmesan mixture. Then just gently cover the potato ball with almond parmesan crumbs and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (affiliate link). Gently pat down into a flat circle (about ½-inch thick, they won't rise!).
    • I love a good prosciutto for a salty kick that's leaner than bacon. I find a prosciutto that's relatively inexpensive at ALDI and it only contains pork and salt (no nitrites or nitrates). You can totally substitute bacon or turkey bacon, or just leave it out entirely to be vegetarian.
    • If you're a fan of chives, chives would go great in this recipe. I'm not big on chives, so I used rosemary. But adding some fresh or even dried herbs is a great way to boost the flavor.
    • You can serve them plain, with your favorite dipping sauce (or mix a sauce with plain, nonfat Greek yogurt, chives, and a squeeze of lemon) or with a dollop of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt on top.
    • You can certainly fry these if that's your thing, but my stomach never feels great with too much fried/ heavy food! I opted to bake them and thought they turned out swell!

    Mashed potato patties are a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. This leftover mashed potatoes recipe features baked mashed potato patties that are perfect appetizers for snacking!

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    If you try these mashed potato patties with leftover mashed potatoes, don't forget to rate the recipe below! And of course, you can always share a pic to social media and tag me (@nutritiontofit #nutritiontofit) so I can see! Live well!

    Mashed potato patties are a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. This leftover mashed potatoes recipe features baked mashed potato patties that are perfect appetizers for snacking!

    Mashed potato patties are a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. This leftover mashed potatoes recipe features baked mashed potato patties that are perfect appetizers for snacking!
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    5 from 7 votes

    Mashed Potato Patties

    Mashed potato patties are a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. This leftover mashed potatoes recipe features baked mashed potato patties that are perfect appetizers for snacking!
    free from: gluten, soy, peanuts, fish, shellfish
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 51kcal
    Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups mashed potatoes
    • 1 oz diced prosciutto (2 slices prosciutto)
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (i.e. rosemary or chives) chopped
    • salt to taste (if needed)
    • ⅓ cup almond meal
    • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • If prosciutto is not already cooked and crispy, cook it in a ceramic nonstick over medium heat until diced pieces are crispy.
    • Combine leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, cheese, prosciutto, herbs, and salt. 
    • Freeze potato mixture for 15 minutes.
    • Combine almond meal and parmesan cheese. Roll the potato mixture into 24 balls and gently coat them evenly in the almond parmesan mixture.
    • Place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Lightly flatten the potato balls into patties.
    • Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes. If you want yours a little more crispy golden brown, you can turn the broiler on for 2-5 minutes at the end (keep an eye on it - broilers can burn food quickly!)

    Notes

    Nutrition information will vary based on ingredients used. These mashed potato patties were calculated using 2 cups (4 servings) of my Greek yogurt mashed potatoes (https://nutritiontofit.com/greek-yogurt-mashed-potatoes/).
    Nutrition information is calculated per piece.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 95mg | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.8mg

    Mashed potato patties are a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. This leftover mashed potatoes recipe features baked mashed potato patties that are perfect appetizers for snacking!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Meme says

      November 27, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      The prosciutto adds the best flavor to these patties!

      Reply
    2. Tawnie Kroll says

      November 28, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      The prosciutto made these sooo tasty!!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        November 29, 2018 at 1:33 pm

        Prosciutto is one of my favorite things to add for flavor! 😉

        Reply
    3. Natalie says

      November 30, 2018 at 9:28 am

      I LOVE love love this idea. So simple and so delish!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        December 01, 2018 at 11:55 pm

        Thank you! I love your enthusiasm - definitely changes up boring ol' mashed potato leftovers for something a little more fun, huh? 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lorie Yarro says

      December 02, 2018 at 9:09 pm

      We didn’t have any leftover this year 😩. Making mashed potatoes this week just for these!!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        December 09, 2018 at 12:19 pm

        Oh that's a bummer about no leftovers, but I'm glad you made some more! Hope you enjoyed! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Liz Shaw says

      December 03, 2018 at 12:59 am

      We've actually been making something close to this because we always make way too many mashed potatoes. But mine were definitely not as fancy as yours with prosciutto and parm- that's definitely the way to do this!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        December 09, 2018 at 12:18 pm

        The prosciutto and parm definitely adds a salty umami flavor that is delicious!

        Reply
    6. Emily Kyle says

      December 09, 2018 at 10:12 am

      These look so good, I wish I had this recipe after thanksgiving. Pinning for next year!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        December 09, 2018 at 12:15 pm

        Yes! Definitely save for the next time you make mashed potatoes!

        Reply

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