How to: Five Ways to Use Leftover Baked Potatoes

1. Potato Pancakes: Grate leftover baked potatoes, mix them with an egg, flour, and seasonings, then pan-fry until golden brown. Serve with sour cream and chives.

2. Loaded Potato Skins: Cut leftover baked potatoes in half and scoop out the insides. Top with your favorite taco toppings, such as shredded chicken or beef, cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and green onions. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

3. Potato Salad: Mash leftover baked potatoes and mix with mayonnaise, celery, onions, hard-boiled eggs, and your preferred seasonings. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

4. Potato Soup: Puree leftover baked potatoes with milk or broth until smooth. Add diced ham, vegetables, and seasonings, then simmer until heated through. Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.

5. Twice-Baked Potatoes: Cut leftover baked potatoes in half and scoop out the insides. Mix the potato insides with butter, cheese, and any other desired ingredients, then spoon back into the potato skins and bake until heated through.