5 from 3 votes
Potato Cakes
Make the most of leftovers with these fluffy, golden brown Potato Cakes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
240 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups potatoes mashed, cold
- 1 egg large
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup onion finely diced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, onion (if using), salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
339mg
(14%)
Potassium
394mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
64IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.