Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into golden, crispy perfection with these irresistible Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes! This quick and easy recipe turns kitchen waste into a savory delight, combining creamy mashed potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and a touch of seasoning for flavorful results. Fried to a crispy exterior in a blend of butter and olive oil, these potato cakes boast a tender, cheesy center that’s perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re a family-friendly solution to repurposing leftovers with minimal effort. Serve them warm with sour cream, extra green onions, or your favorite dipping sauce for a comforting treat everyone will crave.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, egg, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated and a cohesive mixture forms.
Step 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1/2 inch thick. Set the patties aside on a plate or parchment-lined surface.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the butter has melted and is slightly bubbling, place 4 of the potato cakes into the skillet.
Step 4
Cook the potato cakes for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
Step 5
Remove the cooked potato cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 6
Repeat the process with the remaining butter, olive oil, and potato cakes until all are cooked.
Step 7
Serve warm as is, or garnish with additional green onions, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (684.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1243.9 |
| Total Fat 90.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 365.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2600.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.2g | |
| Protein 31.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 521.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1090.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories