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Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes with Cheese and Bacon delight!

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add the flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the potato mixture. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. You should get about 8-10 patties.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove the cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

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.

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