Leftover Potato Cakes
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into golden, crispy perfection with this easy recipe for Leftover Potato Cakes. Combining creamy mashed potatoes with shredded cheese, scallions, and a hint of seasoning, these savory cakes are pan-fried to crisp on the outside while staying soft on the inside. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these potato cakes are an irresistible way to reduce food waste and create a crowd-pleasing side dish or snack. Perfectly customizable with your favorite add-ins, they pair beautifully with sour cream, extra scallions, or a tangy dipping sauce. Whether served as a hearty breakfast, a comforting appetizer, or a light dinner, these potato cakes are sure to become a family favorite. Plus, they're a breeze to make with simple kitchen staples, making them a budget-friendly and delicious way to reinvent leftovers!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons scallions (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or butter)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, shredded cheese, scallions, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined and form a sticky dough.
Step 2
Lightly flour your hands to prevent sticking. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape it into a small patty, approximately 3 inches in diameter. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil or butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, place the potato cakes into the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
Step 5
Fry the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Remove the cooked potato cakes and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 7
Serve the potato cakes warm, topped with sour cream, extra scallions, or your favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (716.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1355.8 |
| Total Fat 75.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 329.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2702.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 137.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.2g | |
| Protein 37.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 65.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 567.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1856.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories