Left Over Potato Cakes
Transform your dinner leftovers into golden bites of comfort with this irresistible recipe for Leftover Potato Cakes! Made with creamy mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of garlic, these crispy-on-the-outside, pillowy-on-the-inside patties are the ultimate way to repurpose last night’s meal. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and pan-fried to perfection, these potato cakes are packed with flavor and accented by optional scallions for a burst of freshness. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, they pair beautifully with sour cream, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce. Whether you’re combating food waste or simply craving a rustic, homey treat, these potato cakes are your go-to solution for turning leftovers into culinary gold!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons scallions (optional, finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, scallions (if using), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and a slightly sticky dough forms.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3 inches wide and ½ inch thick. If the mixture is too sticky to handle, lightly dust your hands with flour.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
Once the skillet is hot, add the potato cakes in a single layer, leaving enough space between each cake to flip them easily. Cook in batches if necessary.
Fry the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
Once cooked, transfer the potato cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately as a side dish or snack. Enjoy with sour cream, ketchup, or your favorite toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 6% | |
*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.
