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Ham and Cheese Potato Cakes
My whole family loves mashed potato pancakes and this potato pancake recipe is packed with ham and cheese, making it a filling side dish or appetizer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 cakes
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups flour more as needed
- 1 cup grated Grand Cru cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup ham diced
- 1/2 sweet onion minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, flour, cheese, and eggs.
- If you're using leftover mashed potatoes that had a lot of milk in them, you will likely need to add more flour until the mixture is thick and workable. You should be able to take a ball of dough in your hand and press it into a patty without it sticking to your hands. Add flour until it reaches this consistency. Alternately, if the dough is too thick and dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.
- Once your dough is the right consistency, stir in the ham, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add just enough oil to lightly cover the bottom of the skillet.
- When the oil is hot, take a golf ball sized ball of dough and press into a patty. Place in the skillet. Repeat with the rest of the dough, being sure not to crowd the pan.
- Cook for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel lined sheet.
- Sprinkle with extra cheese and chives before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
413mg
(17%)
Potassium
195mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 413mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.