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What to do With Leftover Mashed Idaho® Potatoes

Q:

Is there anything interesting to do with leftover mashed Idaho® potatoes?

A:

Try using the mashed potatoes as a topping for a modern version of a Shepherd’s Pie. Just start with either freshly mashed potatoes:

Or use the ones saved from the night before, and add them to this recipe with leftover turkey:
http://www.idahopotato.com/recipes/id-641/

Or how about this Idaho® potato mushroom pie: http://www.idahopotato.com/recipes/id-668/

Restaurants might want to try this Shepherd’s pie: http://www.idahopotato.com/recipes/id-401/

And here is a foodservice Shepardless pie recipe, but you have to have a lot of ingredients already on hand: http://www.idahopotato.com/recipes/id-415/

Turkey Shepherd's PiePotato Mushroom Pie with Caramelized OnionsIdaho® Potato Shepherd's PieShepherdless Pie