Do you have leftover mashed potatoes? You can use leftover mashed potatoes to stretch your food budget! Read on to learn how to use leftover mashed potatoes if you've made more than can be eaten at one meal.

Leftover mashed potatoes should be enjoyed within a few days. If you're not going to be able to use them soon, freeze them so that you'll have them on hand when you need them to help round out a dinner or use as an ingredient in a recipe.

The simplest way to use leftover mashed potatoes is to reheat them and enjoy them with gravy or butter. Mashed potatoes can be reheated in the microwave, or in the top of a double boiler.

You can also use leftover mashed potatoes to make potato candy or potato rolls. You can also use mashed potatoes to thicken soups, or bind together a meat loaf. Leftover mashed potatoes can top a mixture of cooked meat, vegetables, and gravy in a shepherd's pie.

This page will explain how to use leftover mashed potatoes to make potato patties, mock mashed potato souffle, and hot dogs with mashed potatoes and cheese.

The simplest mashed potato cakes consist of a scoop of mashed potatoes, flattened into a patty and fried on both sides until golden brown. The potato patties can be enhanced in several ways:

1. Add an egg or two to the potatoes before frying.http://bigspud.com/pmash2.htm
2. Coat the patties in bread crumbs or seasoned flour.http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2005/09/12/mashed-potato-patties/
3. Add chopped scallions or sauteed onions to the potatoes.http://blog.mlive.com/great-tastes/2009/02/scallion_and_potato_patties.html

Turn the mashed potatoes into a side dish casserole by combining them with eggs and cheese.

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Butter a casserole dish.
3. Combine 3 cups of leftover mashed potatoes, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese, and a few drops of Tabasco.http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54130.asp
4. Spoon mixture into casserole.
5. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheddar cheese on top.
6. Bake for 45-60 minutes, until puffed and golden.

Mashed potatoes can be combined with hot dogs and cheddar cheese to make a quick meal.

1. Slice a hot dog lengthwise, about halfway through to make a long slit in the hot dog.
2. Fill the slit with 2-4 tablespoons of mashed potatoes.http://allrecipes.com/recipe/hot-dog-a-la-potato/detail.aspx
3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
4. Broil until cheese is melted and hot dogs and potatoes are heated through.