I could make a whole meal based around these Potato Biscuits using Leftover Mashed Potatoes! They are such a great and exciting way to give new life to leftover mashed potatoes. Although if you are anything like me, there is no such thing as leftovers when it comes to mashies, and you will have to make a whole new batch just to make some biscuits. Such is life.
Homemade Potato Biscuits
Growing up, my brother and I used to eat so many potatoes that if we were coming over for dinner our aunt would make a whole extra batch of roasties or mashed potatoes just to be sure there would be enough to go around and there was no fighting for seconds.
We were always skinny wee things, but man could we eat, especially when it came to potatoes.
As a result, I have a LOT of potato recipes on this site, like these favorites:
- Slow Cooker Potato Leek and Cheese Soup
- Pizza Stuffed Potato Rosti With Cheese
- One Pot Vegetable Chili Baked Hasselback Potatoes
Serving and Substitutions
Not much has changed, except now I have to do a helluva lot more exercise to justify the consumption of such large amounts of creamy potato goodness.
Well, I should....maybe next year?
These Potato Biscuits are soft and fluffy little bites of pillowy goodness.
They pair perfectly with lashings of good quality butter and some honey.
Or if you want something a little more savory, just throw a handful of chopped chives into the mixture and I can guarantee you will be more than satisfied with the result (unless you don't like chives, in which case you would have wasted a whole batch of biscuits, so please don't do that).
They are best eaten straight from the oven, but they toast well the next day and make for a delicious breakfast option that goes surprisingly well with jam/jelly.
It's the simple things.
Important Notes
It is very important to use warm mashed potatoes in this recipe.
Using cold mashed potatoes will lead to more dense and less pillowy biscuits.
Use freshly mashed potatoes that are still hot, or reheat leftover mashed potatoes before using.
TIP: The mashed potatoes need to be hot when added to this recipe or you will end up with dense biscuits.
Next time you have some leftover mashed potatoes, or you just have a hankering for some fresh biscuits that are a little different, whip up a batch of these lovely Potato Biscuits and let me know how you go!
Happy eating.
xx
Pillowy Potato Biscuits using Leftover Mashed Potato
Ingredients
- 2 cups white whole-wheat flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup leftover mashed potato see notes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- Sift together the flour and baking powder into the bowl of an electric mixer, or a large bowl if mixing by hand
- Add in the melted butter, mashed potato and buttermilk and mix well until combined and a soft dough has formed and the dough clears the sides of the bowl. Add more flour if needed (but it should be a little bit sticky)
- Pop the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a rough square, about 1cm tall. Cut 9 squares out of the dough and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Bake for 18 minutes, until golden brown on top
- Serve straight from the oven with lashings of fresh butter and some honey. Or wait until morning, toast up and serve with some jam/jelly
Kim says
Anything we can use to sub for the whole wheat flour?
Donna says
You can just sub in all-purpose flour, it should work just as well
Lanilu says
I always make cheesy mashed potatoes with lots of garlic, milk and butter.
I am going to try these biscuits for sure!
Thanks for the guidelines!
Donna says
Yum, that will kick the flavour up a notch!! The cheese in there will make these biscuits fantastic, enjoy!
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says
What a great way to use up leftovers. Your potato biscuits look so delicious I think it would make me leave some mashed potato just so I could make some.
Michelle Ferrand says
YUM! Such a great idea, I've never done this before and I can't wait to make them soon!
Donna1 says
Hope you love them!
April says
Leftovers in my home? Never! This recipe sounds fantastic though. I definitely have to save it. They look delicious!
Donna1 says
Haha I know right!! We are the same way now the kids are getting a bit bigger!
Tara says
Such a great use for mashed potatoes! I never thought to turn them into bread. Sounds like the texture would be amazing.
Donna1 says
They are so fluffy it is ridiculous!!
Jennifer Shreckengost says
I've never had potato biscuits but these sound so good. My family would love them! What a good use for leftover mashed potatoes, too!
Donna1 says
Thanks Jennifer! I grew up in Ireland, so we find ways to sneak potatoes in everywhere 🙂
Sharee Hill says
I would love to have these beautiful biscuits with a great meal that includes a gravy! It's so cold right now!
Donna1 says
Mmmm gravy! It is so so cold here now as well, loving all the heavy comfort foods 🙂
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
These look amazing!! If we ever have leftover mashed potatoes will definitely give these a try.
Donna1 says
Haha I always struggle with getting the leftover mash part as well 🙂
Chrissy says
Oh my goodness! I desperately need to make these! Genius idea! Never would think of this combo!
Donna1 says
Oh thank you Chrissy 🙂 Hope you love them as much as we do!
Marie-Pierre Breton says
What a great idea! I'll definitely try it out next time I have a potato leftover! Thanks for sharing!
Donna1 says
Thanks Marie!
Lynne Curry says
I love any recipe that uses up leftovers, but these look phenomenal! It's so amazing what potato does for baked goods, and I'm going to go for it with the chives, too.
Donna1 says
I know right, it feels so good to repurpose food destined for the trash 🙂 Potato just makes for the fluffiest baked goods!!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Well I happen to love bread and potatoes...so this sound perfect to me. Heck I would make a batch of mashed potatoes just to make these biscuits. They would be wonderful with so many recipes.
Donna1 says
Haha 🙂 Is there anything better than bread and potatoes? Give me all the carbs!
Katie Crenshaw says
Oh my gosh! These look soooooooo GOOD!!! I could eat tons of these. I can't wait to make these with dinner. Thank you for the great recipe.
Donna1 says
Oh thank you Katie, I hope you love them as much as we do 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
This is such an awesome idea! I will be trying it 😉
Donna1 says
Hope you enjoy!
Warm Cocotte says
Such a great idea! We always have leftover mash potatoes and this new way to cook it sounds delicious!
Thanks for sharing!
Wish you a wonderful rest of the week!
Gloria & Emanuele
Donna1 says
Thanks 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful week too!
Fred says
This is so creative, thanks for sharing!
Donna1 says
Thanks for popping by 🙂
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes says
I love using leftover mashed potatoes in my cinnamon rolls so I know these biscuits have to be die for!! Look to die for!
Donna1 says
Potatoes in cinnamon rolls? Now this is something I HAVE to try!!
Sarah says
I'd have to make the mashed potatoes because we NEVER have leftover potato anything... LOL!
Donna1 says
Haha that sounds just like our house 🙂
Amanda says
Lovely! I haven't had potato rolls in such a long time. Some Mennonite families I knew made these and they were so delicious. I will have to see if I can convert this to gluten-free. 🙂
Donna1 says
Oh I am sure you can work some gluten-free magic 🙂
Jill says
I made these with Cup4Cup gluten-free flour mix and they were lovely. https://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/d-i-y-all-purpose-gluten-free-flour-mock-cup4cup/
Donna1 says
Thanks for sharing for our GF readers!!