Crisp Mashed Potato Cakes
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into golden, crispy perfection with these irresistible Crisp Mashed Potato Cakes! Packed with shredded cheddar cheese, a hint of green onion, and a dash of seasoning, these savory patties boast a satisfyingly crunchy exterior while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, these potato cakes come together in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal snack, side dish, or appetizer. Pan-fried in a sizzling blend of butter and oil for the ultimate golden crust, they’re best served warm and can be topped with sour cream or extra green onions for a delightful finishing touch. Perfectly easy, incredibly flavorful, and wonderfully versatile, these potato cakes are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mashed potatoes
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, egg, finely chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all ingredients together until a soft dough forms. If the mixture is too sticky, add an additional tablespoon of flour at a time until it is manageable.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten slightly to form a patty about 1/2-inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and vegetable oil. Allow the butter to melt completely and the oil to get hot.
Place the potato cakes into the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
Cook each potato cake for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until the bottom is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
Remove the cooked potato cakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess grease.
Repeat with the remaining potato cakes, adding more butter and oil to the skillet as needed.
Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped green onions or a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 2712 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.9 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1881 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
