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!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
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.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil or butter over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the potato cakes into the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
Fry the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cooked potato cakes and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the potato cakes warm, topped with sour cream, extra scallions, or your favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.1 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2702 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1857 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.
