I make these fried mashed potato patties every time I have leftover mashed potatoes in the fridge, and it always turns out AMAZING.
I absolutely love how they are crispy on the outside and soft, tender and cheesy on the inside. YUM! I can't get enough of them.
Fried Mashed Potato Patties
I usually don't have any leftover mashed potatoes in my house because my kids love them so much. But since they are now on vacation, I do have leftovers!
I gave them another life by mixing them with cheddar cheese, eggs, and flour and then frying them until golden brown and crispy.
These mashed potato cakes are perfect for lunch or as a side dish to Crispy Fried Chicken Strips or Baked Panko Chicken.
I like to top my potato cakes with a dollop of sour cream; you may also garnish with some chopped parley or green onion.
You'll Need
This is an overview of the ingredients I used to make the recipe. The measurements are in the recipe card.
Mashed potatoes: I prefer to use them cold. Believe me, it is so much easier to work with them when they are cold.
All purpose flour: Flour is important; it gives the potato patties a thick texture. You may adjust the flour amount to your liking. For example, if your patty mixture turns out runny, add more flour, and vice versa.
And if you don't like to use flour, you may substitute it for corn starch.
Cheddar cheese: I like to use sharp cheddar cheese for a delicious flavour.
Eggs: I use 3 large eggs to hold the patties mixture together.
Vegetable oil: To fry the potato cakes.
How To Make Them
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add mashed potatoes, flour, eggs and cheese.
Step 2: Mix everything until combined.
Step 3: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop about ½ cup of the mixture into the hot oil and use a spatula to spread it out slightly and give it a round shape like pancakes.
(I like to make them not too thin or thick).
Step 4: Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip to the other side and cook for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 5: Remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels. Transfer them to a serving plate and serve them warm.
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Recipe
Fried Mashed Potato Patties
Equipment
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
- 3 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil , to fry the patties
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix mashed potatoes, flour, salt, black pepper, eggs and cheese until combined.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop about ½ cup of the mixture into the hot oil and use a spatula to spread it out slightly and give it a round shape like pancakes.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip to the other side and cook for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels. Transfer them to a serving plate and serve them warm.
robyn says
I love anything that is easy and use leftovers