This recipe answers the question: What to do with leftover mashed potatoes?These mashed potato cakes are fried goodness They're light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. You can dress them up or down to suit your palate.Mashed potato cakes are an easy way to use leftover mashed potatoes. This easy homemade mashed potato cakes recipe will have you eating breakfasts at home. Potato pancakes are also delicious for lunch and dinner.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy mashed potato cakes, easy potato pancakes, how to make mashed potato cakes, how to make potato cakes from mashed potatoes, how to make potato pancakes, leftover mashed potato cakes, mashed potato cakes, potato cakes from mashed potatoes
Prep Time 6 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
3cupsmashed potatoes
½cupshredded colby jack cheese
4scallions or spring onionsfinely chopped
1large eggbeaten
3tablespoonsall purpose flourplus a little extra for coating
1teaspoonsweet paprika
olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and paprika. Add the cheese and onion. Mix well.
Add the mashed potatoes and egg. Mix well. It should have the consistency of a thick dough. If it is too dry, add milk a teaspoon at a time. If it is too wet, add flour a teaspoon at a time.
Dust your work surface with flour. Scoop out a tablespoon size of the mixture and form it into a ball. Coat with flour on all sides and pat down the ball to make a thick pancake.
Coat the bottom of a medium frying pan with olive oil and heat over a medium flame. Add the pancakes and cook both sides, 2 to 3 minutes each side.
Remove from pan when the pancakes are golden brown with a crispy crust.
Notes
Well-seasoned mashed potatoes will taste the best. Season in advance if necessary. You can add a tablespoon or two of sour cream for extra flavor.You can also use pepper jack, mozzarella, or medium cheddar cheese.