Here’s how to enjoy your leftover sweet potato casserole even more the second time around.

you could resurrect that casserole phoenix-like in the recipes we share below.

You’ll quite possibly like the clever sweet potato reincarnation even better than the original.

Pumpkin Gingerbread

Elise Bauer

You’re left with a colorful side to serve withsalmon,pork chops, or ham.

If your sweet potatoes are already spiced, the flavor will only complement these rich mains.

If the potato mixture is sticking, wet your hands slightly then form the patties."

A bowl of mashed sweet potatoes

Elise Bauer

It’ll give it a pretty orange tint, too.

You’ll need 3/4 cup of mashed sweet potatoes for this recipe.

Best-Ever Holiday Gingerbread

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Leftover mashed potato pancakes stacked on a plate and topped with sour cream and chives.

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Meatloaf Upgrade

Turkey meatloaf has a rep for being dry.

Add cooked sweet potatoes to keep it juicy and help bind it together.

To really use up your leftovers, glaze it withcranberry sauceinstead of ketchup.

Side view of a creamy carrot cake smoothie in a glass.

Elana Lepkowski

Sweet Potatoes Croquettes

Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

Piping hot and crispy, croquettes are impossible to resist.

Dip in sour cream oraioli.

If your sweet potato casserole was spiced, omit the cinnamon and nutmeg in the recipe.

Applesauce cake, frosted and with a piece removed.

Sally Vargas

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Sub 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes for the pumpkin puree in these delicate little dumplings.

Serve them in a brown butter sauce.

Pair them with apork loinfor an elegant dinner.

A loaf of sliced potato bread with a few slices on a cutting board

Elise Bauer

Sweet Potato Waffles with Bacon, Scallions and Fried Eggs

Sally Vargas

A baked Noodle Kugel topped with cornflakes

Coco Morante / Simply Recipes

Three slices of Turkey Meatloaf on a plate with green beans

Sally Vargas

Potato Croquettes Sprinkled with Salt, All Sitting on a Paper Towel Lined Baking Pan

Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

A bowl of creamy sweet potato soup garnished with a swirl of sour cream

Elise Bauer

Side view of a plate of pumpkin gnocchi.

Alison Bickel