Potato Cakes
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these homemade Potato Cakes are the ultimate comfort food that’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like mashed potatoes, a touch of flour, and a hint of green onions into golden-brown patties that are perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or even a light main course. Ready in just 35 minutes, these potato cakes are pan-fried to perfection in butter or oil for a beautifully crispy texture. Whether paired with sour cream, chutney, or tzatziki, they’re a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes or crafting from scratch, this recipe is a must-try for any potato lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Potatoes
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 2 stalks Green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter or neutral cooking oil
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Mash them using a potato masher or fork until smooth. Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly.
Add the flour, egg, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix everything together until a soft dough forms.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round patty about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick.
Heat the butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the potato cakes in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked potato cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining potato cakes, adding more butter or oil to the pan as needed.
Serve warm with your choice of condiments, such as sour cream, tzatziki, or chutney. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 512 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 509 mg | 11% | |
*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.
