96 smashed potato recipes

Salmon rosti layers a crispy two-potato cake of cold mashed and raw shredded potato, topped with canned salmon and melted cheddar. A thrifty British-style supper baked in one dish.

Irish potato bread made easy in the bread machine. Mashed potato and potato water give this soft, moist loaf a tender crumb that stays fresh for days. A simple, comforting everyday bread.

Thick, creamy potato soup baked in the oven with a smoked ham hock, thyme, and milk. A hands-off Dutch oven recipe that simmers itself into hearty, smoky comfort.

Emeril's funky fried steak: Southwest-seasoned beef cutlets double-dredged and pan-fried crisp, plated over mashed potatoes with a Worcestershire drizzle. Southern comfort with a Cajun twist.

Soft golden potato rolls made with leftover mashed potatoes, shaped into crescent wedges and baked until puffy. A big-batch dinner roll recipe that yields 36 rolls.

Crispy pan-fried patties made with leftover ground beef and mashed potatoes, seasoned with sage and onion. A smart way to transform yesterday's dinner.

Loaded mashed potato casserole with sauteed peppers, onions, crumbled bacon, and melted cheddar broiled on top. A crowd-pleasing side dish that turns leftover mashed potatoes into something special.

Tourtiere is a classic French-Canadian pork pie with seasoned ground pork, mashed potatoes, nutmeg, and allspice baked in a flaky double crust.

Melt-in-your-mouth potato muffins: tender yeast-raised rolls with mashed potatoes folded in, brushed with butter and dusted with powdered sugar. An old-fashioned tearoom treat.

Indian-inspired dosa-style crepes made with cream of wheat and stuffed with spiced sesame potatoes, jalapeño, and lime. Serve with green pea chutney for a vibrant vegetarian meal.

A tangy Eastern European soup made with beef stock, sauerkraut juice, sour cream, mashed potatoes, and fresh dill. Topped with rye croutons and ready in 25 minutes.

Soft potato bread made with instant potato flakes and a bread machine for mixing. The starch keeps this loaf tender and moist days longer than standard white bread.

Creamy vegetable soup thickened with instant mashed potatoes and made from frozen mixed vegetables, milk, and chicken bouillon. A pantry-friendly shortcut soup.

Classic lamb shepherd's pie with diced cooked lamb, peas, and gravy under a buttery mashed potato crust. A straightforward British comfort dish that uses leftover roast lamb.

Venison shepherd's pie with ground venison, mixed vegetables, and beef gravy topped with mashed potatoes. A hearty wild game comfort dish that uses cooked venison.

Creamy Irish potato soup made dairy-free with soy milk and thickened with instant potato flakes. Loaded with carrots, onions, and fresh dill in just 30 minutes.