6 Fun and Tasty Recipes to Try on National Mashed Potato Day

Although we love potatoes in all forms—french-fried, baked and boiled—today, Oct. 18, celebrates arguably the best kind as National Mashed Potato Day. They're so smooth that they practically glide down your throat, and don't even get us started on their seasons. But did you know you can eat mashed potatoes in your meal as more than a side?

Below, discover some of the most creative recipes we found featuring mashed potatoes, including classics and innovations.

Creamy Leek and Cabbage Colcannon by Striped Spatula

Irish food doesn't receive a lot of hype in the United States, but once you try colcannon, you'll understand what you're missing. This classic potato dish is mashed potato-forward, enhanced by a lot of butter and cabbage. It's super creamy and savory and even works well as an entree.

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Crispy and Cheesy Fried Mashed Potato Balls by Front Range Fed

Everything is better when fried, even mashed potatoes. With Front Range Fed, you can make the most of your leftovers. It's like french fries but even more flavorful because of the remaining spices on your mashed potatoes. You'll never want to eat potatoes another way again!

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Leftover Mashed Potato Waffle by The First Mess

We all know breakfast hits differently in the evening. Thanks to The First Mess, you can have waffles with a savory twist. Because of the mashed potatoes, it's crispy on the outside and oh-so-soft on the inside. It's also bursting with flavor from green onions, herbs and more.

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Mashed Potato Soup by Katie's Cucina

Since the temperatures are cooling down, we could all use a big bowl of soup. For National Mashed Potato Day, of course, you should try making Katie's Cucina's recipe. The mashed potatoes make it much smoother than your traditional bowl of loaded potato soup. Plus, it also works perfectly with leftovers!

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Potato Candy by Delish

This might be the most polarizing recipe on this list, but we encourage you not to knock it until you try it. It turns mashed potatoes and peanut butter into a sweet pinwheel. It's earthy and sweet and feels much healthier than other sugary desserts you might try.

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Potato Pumpkin Mash by Taste of Home

We're in the height of October, so we had to include at least one fall recipe. Taste of Home's Pumpkin Potato Mash gives you the best of both worlds with rich pie filling and Yukon Gold potatoes. It's like the elevated version of sweet potatoes—and sure to be a hit on every dinner table this season.

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