As the festive season approaches, many of us find ourselves swimming in leftovers and staring blankly into our fridges. If your family is like mine and tends to turn their noses up at what’s left over, I have a delightful solution for you: a retro recipe that my kids can’t get enough of.
To be honest, I don’t whip up mashed potatoes very often. I usually make them just once a year for Thanksgiving and, predictably, I always end up with an excess. Have you ever tried to make less of a dish only for it to multiply? Yep, me too. Every holiday season, I’m on a quest to reinvent our leftover mashed potatoes, but it often ends in disappointment.
One year, I attempted shepherd’s pie, and let’s just say my kids weren’t impressed. I also tried making Needhams—traditional Maine potato candies—but the presence of mashed potatoes in them was a dealbreaker for my family.
When I stumbled upon the Potato Volcano recipe on Reddit, I knew I had struck gold. The ingredients were straightforward: leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, butter, eggs, and bread crumbs. It sounded like something everyone in my family would enjoy, so I decided to give it a shot.
I rummaged through my fridge and discovered I had an array of cheeses: cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, feta, and American. Opting for cheddar as my primary cheese choice (because it’s simply the best), I added a bit of mozzarella for that appealing meltiness. I could already imagine my family’s excitement when I served this dish—the sight of cheesy strings would surely impress them.
Using cold mashed potatoes from the fridge helped in forming a sturdy bowl to contain the cheese and butter. I did skip the eggs due to an allergy, but honestly, it didn’t seem to impact the final result.
After generously coating my creation with melted butter and sprinkling on some Italian-style bread crumbs, I popped it into the oven. The aroma wafting through the house was reminiscent of a cozy Italian eatery.
When I sliced into the volcano, I anticipated a cascade of cheesy goodness, but it didn’t quite erupt as I had envisioned. However, the melted cheese was perfection, and despite my expectations, my youngest son—my pickiest eater—snatched it right off the hot pan! The smell must have been irresistible; he devoured most of it before I could even serve it properly.
This time, instead of dinner, we had the Potato Volcano as our appetizer, and it was a hit. I’m already planning to make it again soon—no need to wait until next Thanksgiving to whip up mashed potatoes for this treat!
Warm, gooey, and utterly satisfying, this dish is a must-try if you’re looking for something new. It’s simple, quick, and chances are, you already have most of the ingredients at home. It pairs wonderfully with steak, pork, or chicken or can stand alone as a delightful snack.
Why settle for plain mashed potatoes when you can create a potato volcano that even the pickiest eaters will want to dive into? You won’t regret it!
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In summary, the Potato Volcano is a delightful twist on traditional mashed potatoes that’s easy to make and sure to please even the fussiest eaters. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your leftovers into something spectacular!