Leftover Mashed Potatoes Reinvented
Transform your holiday leftovers into a crispy, golden delight with this recipe for Leftover Mashed Potatoes Reinvented! This clever dish breathes new life into mashed potatoes by combining them with shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and a perfectly seasoned blend of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shaped into bite-sized patties and pan-fried to perfection, these potato cakes boast a crunchy exterior with a creamy, cheesy center. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re an irresistible side dish or snack that’s perfect for using up leftovers. Pair them with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat everyone will love. Whether you’re aiming to reduce food waste or seeking quick comfort food, this recipe proves that leftovers can be truly luxurious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- sour cream or dipping sauce of choice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, egg, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and form a cohesive dough.
Divide the potato mixture into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then gently flatten it into a patty about 3 inches in diameter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place 3–4 potato patties in the skillet (do not overcrowd).
Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip them gently to avoid breaking.
Remove the cooked potato cakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining potato patties, adding more oil to the skillet if needed.
Serve the crispy potato cakes warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 681 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 289 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.
