Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes Recipes
These stuffed mashed potato cakes are a great light supper or lunch option. There are countless flavor combinations to choose from, and they're the ideal way to utilize leftover potatoes!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 6 bacon strips
- 1/2 cup white onion (or half a cup green onion)
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 2 cups of chilled mashed potatoes
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or two tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1–2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 eggs
- See note for ½ cup all-purpose flour.
- 4 tablespoons of margarine or butter for frying
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a big skillet over medium heat until it's crispy. After draining onto paper towels, crumble when cold.
- In the frying pan, set aside 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Saute the garlic and onion until they become transparent over medium heat. There is no need to precook green onions if using them.
- Crumbled bacon, mashed potatoes, sautéed onion, shredded cheese, eggs, basil, and parsley should all be combined in a medium-sized bowl with salt and pepper. After thoroughly mixing, gradually add flour until the potato cakes come together. Not all of the flour may be required.
- In a sanitized skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter (or any remaining bacon fat) over medium heat.
- Form a ball out of about ¼ of a cup of the potato mixture. After placing it in the heated pan, use a spatula to flatten it until it is between ½ and ¾ thick. Continue with the leftover potato cakes, cooking them in batches if necessary.
- The potato patties should be crisp and golden brown after 3 to 4 minutes of cooking on each side.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy for optimal results.
- Add some ketchup, sour cream, or green onions on top.
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Notes
Flour: You may need a bit less (or a bit more) flour, depending on the consistency of your potatoes. The cakes should adhere to one another without becoming overly sticky.
Air Fryer: An air fryer can be used to cook potato cakes. Shape into patties and coat with butter that has melted. Bake for approximately 12 minutes at 400°F, rotating after 6 minutes.
The estimated nutritional information is subject to change depending on the brands of components and cooking techniques employed.
Cakes leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days if kept in an airtight container. They can also be frozen, where they will remain fresh for up to six weeks.