I don’t know about you but we look forward to Thanksgiving leftovers almost as much as the Thanksgiving meal itself. When planning how much food to make for Thanksgiving, I always take into account that we will want it to last us a good 2 or 3 days.

Leftover Mashed Potatoes

What’s really fun is getting creative with how we serve the leftovers. Since mashed potatoes don’t always reheat well on their own, I like to transform them into these delicious potato croquettes. They are also a delicious way to use up leftover ham, especially when you just have a few bits and pieces of ham leftover.

This recipe works well with any leftover mashed potatoes. Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Mayonnaise Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes or even store-bought mashed potatoes work well.

Mashed Potato Croquettes with ham and ranch seasoning

How To Make

To make these Mashed Potato Croquettes I mixed some green onions, ham, cheddar cheese, an egg, and some Ranch seasoning into leftover mashed potatoes. I coated them in Panko crumbs and fried them until crispy in a pan with some oil. Then I mixed some more Ranch seasoning into sour cream for a flavorful finish. If you are a huge fan of Ranch like I am, you will love the taste of these Mashed Potato Croquettes!

Variations

This recipe is easily customizable.

Add cooked and crumbled bacon instead of ham.
Use chives instead of green onion.
Add in half a cup of steamed and finely chopped broccoli.
Use Parmesan cheese instead of cheddar cheese.
Make it spicy. Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper.

Mashed Potato Croquettes with ham and ranch seasoning. Perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers

How To Serve

This recipe can be served either as a side dish or an appetizer. I like to top them with a little sour cream mixed with ranch seasoning and some green onion.