12 Mashed Potato Hacks You Need to Try | Allrecipes

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Think mashed potatoes are just a side dish? Think again! We’re transforming this classic comfort food into 12 creative recipes that go way beyond the side dish. From crispy air-fried fries and golden potato croquettes to fluffy biscuits, cheesy casseroles, and even homemade gnocchi, these genius mashed potato makeovers prove there’s nothing humble about the humble spud. Whether you’ve got leftovers to use up or just love potatoes in all their forms, these delicious ideas will keep you coming back for seconds. 00:00 Mashed Potato Recipes 00:07 Air-Fried French Fries 01:51 Thicken Soups 02:25 Potato Croquettes 05:02 Quick Shepherd’s Pie 06:10 Potato Soup 07:43 Mashed Potato Biscuits 10:31 Mashed Potato Waffles 12:47 Leftover Ham & Mashed Potato Casserole 15:09 Pierogies 17:31 Potato Rolls 19:42 Gnocchi 22:23 Mashed Potato Bar _________ Allrecipes Magazine is now available! U.S. subscribers, subscribe here: http://armagazine.com/subscribenow Canadian subscribers, subscribe here: http://themeredithstore.ca/p-282-allrecipes-subscription.aspx Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Allrecipes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allrecipes/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/allrecipes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allrecipes

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