Potato Patties (with Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    158 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Potato Patties (with Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

Potato Patties are one of the best ways to use leftover mashed potatoes! Don't let those go to waste...repurpose those mashed potatoes by making these potato pancakes for breakfast the next day or with any meal to follow!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes leftover
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup flour or more depending on consistency of mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup green onion finely diced, both green and white parts
  • 2 tbsp chives fresh, finely diced, optional
  • salt & black pepper to taste (may not need if mashed potatoes are thoroughly seasoned)
  • 2 tbsp butter or more, for frying
  • 2 tbsp oil or more, for frying
  • Dill fresh, chopped, for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to medium bowl and mix until well combined.
  2. With clean hands, form mixture into 6-8 evenly sized patties. If you see that they are not holding together, add more flour to the mixture. This is not something I can measure for you because we are all starting out with different leftover mashed potato consistencies.
  3. Preheat your skillet on medium high heat and add some of the butter and oil. Once skillet is ready for frying, add your potato cakes. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and fry the other side as well.*
  4. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the extra oil. Add more butter and oil to the skillet and continue steps until all patties are fried.
  5. Garnish with fresh dill or more chives, if desired. Serve with sour cream.

Notes

  • *Pro tip: To test for seasonings, fry a small test-patty before cooking the rest. Add salt, pepper and/or more herbs if needed. 
  • Variations: Add bacon, roasted garlic, fresh or dried herbs of your choice, shallots, caramelized onions, etc. to your potato mixture before frying. The possibilities are endless! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 57mg (2%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 252IU (5%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 252IU 5%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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