Meals with leftover potatoes

Pre-cooked potatoes are actually better than raw for many preparations — they crisp up faster.

Here's how to turn them into a proper meal quickly.

Easy meal ideas

Dice leftover potatoes, fry in a hot pan until crispy on the outside.

Warm leftover potatoes, top with cheese, sour cream, and any other toppings.

Fry leftover potatoes, add beaten eggs directly to the pan.

Mash leftover potatoes into warm broth, add cheese and cream for a quick soup.

Pre-cooked potatoes crisp up much faster than raw — they're actually better for hash
High heat is essential for getting leftover potatoes crispy
Add onion and cook until caramelized for much more flavor
A fried egg on top of any potato dish makes it a complete meal
Any sauce — hot sauce, sour cream, aioli — makes leftover potatoes more interesting