Potato Cakes Made With Leftover Mashed Potatoes

4 mashed potato cakes on a white plate sitting on a table.

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Potato Cakes Made With Leftover Mashed Potatoes

With their crisp exterior and fluffy interior, these potato cakes made with leftover mashed potatoes are sure to be a crowd pleaser as a side dish on your table!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword easy recipe, Healthy Dinner Ideas, Healthy Lunch Ideas, Healthy Snack Ideas, Leftovers, Mashed Potato Cakes, Mashed Potatoes, Potato Cakes, Side dish, Side dishes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings Cakes

Calories 108kcal

Author Mary Rose

Equipment

10 inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

1 cup Mashed Potatoes
1/4 cup Flour
1/4 cup Shredded Cheese
1 Large Egg
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Oil for Frying

Instructions

Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
In a mixing bowl, add the leftover mashed potatoes, egg, flour, cheese, and salt.
Mix well, but do not over mix the dough as it will become tough.
Divide into 4 equal parts and shape into patties.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the hot skillet.
Place the shaped patties in the pan and fry 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Flip and continue to fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Place cooked patties on a paper towel to absorb excess oil before serving.

Notes

You may use instant potatoes to make this recipe.

Store cooled leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

You can freeze these in a freezer safe bag for 1-2 months.

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