Three clever ways to transform leftover baked potatoes and mashed potatoes into crispy steak fries, ultra-smooth mashed potatoes, and homemade potato gnocchi.
Leftover baked potatoesShould be cold~4-5 mediumest.
Frying oil~2-3 cupsest.
Mashed potatoes~2 cupsest.
Flour~½ cupest.
WaterA small splash~2-3 tbspest.
SaltFor boiling water~1 tspest.
Favorite sauce~1/2-3/4 cupsest.
Steps
1
Take cold leftover baked potatoes and cut them into wedges or cubes using a sharp knife.
2
Deep fry the potato pieces at about 350°F (175°C) until crispy, creating crispy steak fries.
3
Press the mashed potatoes through a fine mesh strainer using a spatula, pushing firmly to achieve an extra-smooth texture—perfect if you don't have a potato ricer.
4
Take leftover mashed potatoes, add flour and a small splash of water, then knead into a dough.
5
Roll the dough into thick logs, cut into small pieces, and optionally press ridges into each piece.
6
Boil the shaped gnocchi pieces in salted water until cooked through.
7
Drain and toss with your favorite sauce to finish this homemade potato gnocchi dish.
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