Description
Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes with Cheese and Bacon are a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, combining them with cheese and bacon for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Mix until well combined.
- Add the flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the potato mixture. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. You should get about 8-10 patties.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the potato cakes in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the potato mixture.
- To make these cakes vegetarian, simply omit the bacon and consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg