Mashed Potato Cakes
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into golden, crispy perfection with this easy recipe for Mashed Potato Cakes. Packed with creamy shredded cheddar cheese, vibrant green onions, and a touch of garlic powder for subtle seasoning, these savory cakes are a mouthwatering blend of texture and flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, these pan-fried delights feature a beautifully crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a quick snack, they pair wonderfully with sour cream or an extra sprinkle of cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat. Quick, versatile, and incredibly satisfying, these potato cakes are the ultimate way to reinvent your potatoes!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mashed Potatoes
- 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cups Green Onions (chopped)
- 0.5 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, egg, chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Using your hands or a spoon, divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round patty about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Set the patties aside on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), carefully add the potato cakes to the skillet, leaving enough space between them to flip easily. Cook in batches if necessary.
Fry the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip gently to avoid breaking the cakes.
Once cooked, transfer the potato cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm as-is or garnish with sour cream, additional chopped green onions, or a sprinkle of shredded cheese, as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.0 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2707 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1969 mg | 42% | |
*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.
