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stack of loaded potatoes cakes made with leftover mashed potatoes
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Potato Cakes

These Potato Cakes are crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle, and absolutely packed with flavor. This is the BEST way to use leftover mashed potatoes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 9 potato cakes
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

Potato Cakes

  • 2 cups leftover chilled mashed potatoes I used leftovers from my How to Make Instant Potatoes Better
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon each: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt optional
  • ½ cup vegetable oil more or less as needed

Toppings

  • Bacon
  • Sour cream
  • Green onions
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Instructions

  • Place potatoes, cheese, cornstarch, egg, and optional spices into a large bowl and stir to combine. It should look like a thick batter (see photos).
  • Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop 9 circles of batter out onto a silicone mat lined baking sheet. Gently shape into patties. Set aside.
  • Line a wire cooling rack with paper towels while you heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot (about 350 degrees F), use a metal spatula to gently slide 4-5 patties (depends on the size of your pan) into the hot oil.
  • Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-5 minutes per side. After the first flip, use the back of the metal spatula to lightly flatten the patties down so they cook through.
  • Remove from the oil and allow to drain on the prepared rack while you cook the remaining potato cakes.
  • Serve with toppings and enjoy!
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Notes

Nutritional information is a really a loose guideline on this one... it really depends on what mashed potato recipe you use and how much oil your cakes really soak up! Does not include additional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato cake | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 3mg

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