What to do with those left over mashed potatoes

Just when I thought mashed potatoes couldn't get any worse for you, we're adding bread crumbs & frying them.... they do sound really good though.....maybe I'd dip them in sour cream?

Originally Posted by LuckyGirl

Just when I thought mashed potatoes couldn't get any worse for you, we're adding bread crumbs & frying them....

they do sound really good though.....maybe I'd dip them in sour cream?

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Uh-ha, yep the sour cream will make them good for you at least that's what Nate would have me believe

Originally Posted by Epona

^ That sounds really nice, but it's not like any shepherd's pie I've ever seen! Stop messing with English cuisine, it's not as if we have that much to boast about in that respect

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What is traditional Sheppards Pie supposed to be?

I agree with the potato pancakes! Yum!

Originally Posted by ReesesPBC

What is traditional Sheppards Pie supposed to be?

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Shepherd's Pie is minced lamb or mutton (hence the 'shepherd' bit in the name), onion, carrot, and stock all boiled up together, then put in a dish and topped with potato mashed with butter and browned off in the oven, a very basic farmhouse dish to fill up hungry men after a day tending the flock. If you really want to push the boat out, you can put some grated cheese on top before putting it in the oven, but some traditionalists feel that's a step too far Some people also feel that the carrot is making it too fancy, but I like carrot in it personally

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

I'm not sure, I know mashed parsnips have a different consistency. Sorry the first batch turned out soggy, hope this second batch turns out perfect for you!

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Well, I've just prepared them and they look a whole lot better than my last try - if only a little on the square side! There wasn't much parsnip in the mix, so hopefully it'll work out okay!

I'm wondering if I added too much egg last time too - might have been a little trigger happy with the mix!

I'll be cooking them a little late on and will let you know how they come out!

Thanks again fo the recipe, Pat! I'm sure I'll get a perfect batch in no time!

By the way. thanks. Now I am craving potato pancakes!

I'm starving, dinner tonight may well have to involve mashed potatoes having read this, if only for leftover mash for frying tomorrow

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

Make my gram's recipe for Potato Croquettes

Unfortunately, my gram's recipes do not always come with quantities...so, experiment a bit with this.

Either boil potatoes in their jackets, or use mashed. If boiled, let cool - but peel and use a potato ricer on them while slightly warm.

If already mashed, put through a potato ricer.

Add 2 eggs beaten, 1/2 cup grated cheese (I assume romano), salt and pepper to taste, and chopped fresh Italian parsley.

Mix well.

Roll like long meatballs, then roll in 2/3 cup of breadcrumbs (I use Japanese Panko bread crumbs), and fry in hot oil until golden brown.

These are DELICIOUS & were a favorite of my father.

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oooohhh... that sounds so good!

Bit late in reporting back, sorry!

This batch was certainly a whole lot better than the last! Even having the little bit of mashed parsnip in there too - much more solid this time!

I did a couple in the frying pan and a couple in the oven. I found that the oven ones, for me, came out best as they were nice and crispy on the outside and soft and yummy on the inside!

It might be because I don't really fry as a rule, so might stick to ovening them from now on! We'll certainly be having them time and time again, though!

Thanks again, Pat!

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

Make my gram's recipe for Potato Croquettes

Unfortunately, my gram's recipes do not always come with quantities...so, experiment a bit with this.

Either boil potatoes in their jackets, or use mashed. If boiled, let cool - but peel and use a potato ricer on them while slightly warm.

If already mashed, put through a potato ricer.

Add 2 eggs beaten, 1/2 cup grated cheese (I assume romano), salt and pepper to taste, and chopped fresh Italian parsley.

Mix well.

Roll like long meatballs, then roll in 2/3 cup of breadcrumbs (I use Japanese Panko bread crumbs), and fry in hot oil until golden brown.

These are DELICIOUS & were a favorite of my father.

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Those DO sound marvelous!!! I'll have to try that.

I usually make shepard's pie with my leftovers too.

Originally Posted by Sar

Bit late in reporting back, sorry!

This batch was certainly a whole lot better than the last! Even having the little bit of mashed parsnip in there too - much more solid this time!

I did a couple in the frying pan and a couple in the oven. I found that the oven ones, for me, came out best as they were nice and crispy on the outside and soft and yummy on the inside!

It might be because I don't really fry as a rule, so might stick to ovening them from now on! We'll certainly be having them time and time again, though!

Thanks again, Pat!

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Yay! I am so pleased this recipe worked out for you!

Crab cakes would be my choice. One thing I used to make, but haven't for ages, is mashed potato candy: http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1738...234199,00.html It's an old Pennsylvania Dutch specialty.

oh, i say Paula Deen make this casserole on TV one day... it looked

too!
Potato Casserole \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\tRecipe courtesy Paula Deen \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tShow: \t\t\t\t\tPaula's Home Cooking \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tEpisode: \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\tComfort Food \t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 small onion, sliced thin
1 small bell pepper, sliced thin
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
4 medium potatoes, cooked
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on bottom of casserole dish. Layer sour cream evenly over top. Sprinkle House Seasoning, to taste. Saute onion and bell pepper in butter; evenly layer over top of sour cream. Slice potatoes and layer over onions and bell peppers. Add butter. Sprinkle House seasoning. Finally top with cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and crumble bacon over top.
Cook's Note: Leftover mashed potatoes work wonderfully in this recipe.

House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Potato Croquettes w/ lots of Onions. LoL
DH just started to make these. My nana used to make them all the time. It's very hard for me to leave leftovers though. I love potatoes anyway you can make em.

Pat, those sound yummy! I'll have to copy that recipe down!