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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- 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
- Gradually add up to one more cup of flour until the potato mixture becomes thick enough to hold their shape on the griddle.
- Heat a large skillet with about 1/4" oil in the bottom over medium high heat. vegetable oil
- 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".
- 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.
- 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.
- Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve immediately.
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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
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
% 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.