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Mashed Potato Cakes
This recipe for Mashed Potato Cakes uses leftover mashed potatoes and are packed with veggies, fried to crispy perfection in butter!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup grated carrot (about 1 carrot)
- 1/2 cup Diced bell pepper (about 1/2 bell pepper)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter plus more if needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except for butter) and stir until well combined.
- Heat the two tablespoons of butter in a large, heavy skillet (such as cast iron) over medium-high heat until melted.
- Use a disher scoop (or 1/4 cup measure) to scoop out the potato mixture and add to the skillet. Use the back of a spatula to flatten the patty out so it's about 1/2" thick.
- Fry for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown, then flip over and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Repeat with remaining potato mixture, adding more butter to the skillet if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with sour cream and chopped herbs or chives, if desired.
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Notes
- If the potato mixture sticks to the spatula when you flatten it, grease the back of the spatula with some butter or oil, ur use another spatula to help you slide it off.
- These mashed potato cakes are best served immediately, when they are crispy, but they are also delicious reheated in the microwave if you have leftovers.
- Variations: use leftover roasted veggies, chopped bacon, cheese, jalapeños, or really anything you want in the potato mixture! It's very flexible.
- Time saving tip: This recipe cooks up quickly, but you have to cook it in batches since not all the patties fit in one skillet. To save time, do two batches at once in two separate skillets.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
709mg
(30%)
Potassium
549mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3773IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3773IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.