Potatoes are one of the most wasted foods, yet there are so many great ways to use up leftover potatoes. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, a tasty lunch, an extra side dish or another great dinner idea, this collection of potato recipes has loads of inspiration.
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How to store potatoes
Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place, ideally loose or in a paper bag. If they are in a plastic bag, rip the bag open to allow them to breathe. This will keep them fresher for longer. Never store potatoes in the refrigerator.
Keep potatoes away from onions, bananas, or apples as this can cause them to spoil faster.
If you grow your own potatoes and have a decent crop, the easiest way to store them is in a large bin. Buy some wood shavings and place your potatoes in the wood shavings so they are not touching each other. This way if one goes bad, it won't spoil the others. Leave any soil on the skins as this will help to protect them.
How to store leftover mashed potato
Mashed potato can be frozen for up to one month. Shape your mashed potato into balls about the size of the palm of your hand and place them in the freezer. Defrost them at room temperature or in the microwave as you need them. This is a handy way to serve mashed potatoes with a meal if you are in a hurry.
Leftover mashed potato ideas
Mashed potato can be used as a topping on a Cottage or Shepherd's Pie. Try this Vegetarian Cottage Pie with Mixed Beans or a Quorn Cottage Pie. It's also a key ingredient in fishcakes or fish patties. You can make fishcakes with many varieties of fish which give very different flavours.
How to use leftover potato in Potato Cakes
Fry up leftover mashed potato in these tasty potato cake recipes.
Using leftover potatoes in Soups and Rolls
Serve up leftover potatoes for lunch with these delicious soup and roll recipes.
Leftover Potato Snacks and Sides
Let your leftover potatoes make another appearance on the dinner table with these tasty side dishes.
Leftover Potato Breakfast Ideas
Start your day with these delicious potato breakfast ideas.
How to use leftover potato in dinner recipes
Get a second meal out of your potatoes with these great dinner ideas.
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