Potato Cakes (With Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    9

  • Calories

    229 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Potato Cakes (With Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

The best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes! Easy, cheesy, fried mashed potato cakes ready in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 to 1 cup all purpose flour
  • vegetable oil

Optional Add Ins:

  • ranch seasoning
  • garlic
  • chopped bacon
  • ham
  • onions
  • diced vegetables

Optional Toppings:

  • sour cream
  • green onions (chopped)
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Instructions

  1. Place your mashed potatoes, eggs, cheese, and 1/2 cup of flour into a large bowl. Stir until WELL combined. 3 cups mashed potatoes, 3 large eggs, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 to 1 cup all purpose flour
  2. Gradually add up to one more cup of flour until the potato mixture becomes thick enough to hold their shape on the griddle.
  3. Heat a large skillet with about 1/4" oil in the bottom over medium high heat. vegetable oil
  4. Once the oil is hot, drop the batter by 3/4 cup full (or smaller if you'd like) into the oil. Use a spoon to spread slightly into a round "pancake".
  5. Cook until the pancake is golden brown on one side. Then flip and continue to cook until the patty is golden brown on the second side and cooked through.
  6. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. As you remove the potato cakes, place them on the wire rack so any extra oil drips down and they don't get soggy.
  7. Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 9 cakes, with 1 serving being 1 potato pancake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
  • Use instant potatoes if you don't have leftover mashed potatoes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Try reheating in an air fryer oven for best results.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 216IU (4%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 216IU 4%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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