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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remove the cooked potato cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining butter, olive oil, and potato cakes until all are cooked.
Serve warm as is, or garnish with additional green onions, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 2601 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1090 mg | 23% | |
*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.
