LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES

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LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES

These Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes make an amazing side dish or light dinner or lunch!  These are the perfect way to enjoy leftover potatoes and the flavor combinations are endless!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 6 strips mutton
  • 1 medium onion , chopped (or 1/4 cup green onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil , chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tbsp butter or margarine
direction
  1. Fry the  mutton until crispy and drain on a paper towel until cool. Crumble into small bits. Place the mutton bits into a large bowl.
  2. If using white onion, pour off all but 2 tbsp of mutton grease from the frying pan and cook the garlic and over medium heat until translucent. (If using green onion, no need to precook).
  3. Add to the  mutton bits along with remaining ingredients (except butter/margarine) and blend well with a spoon or your hands (it’ll be sticky).
  4. Wash and dry your frying pan, then melt 1 tbsp of butter or margarine in it over medium heat.
  5. Scoop up about 1/4 of a cup of the potato mixture and form it into a ball. Place it in the hot pan, flattening it out until it’s about 1/2 – 3/4″ thick.
  6. the hot pan, flattening it out until it’s about 1/2 – 3/4″ thick.
  7. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, until they are lightly golden brown.
  8. For best results, serve immediately, while hot and crispy.
  9. Top with green onions, sour cream or ketchup.Depending on the consistency of your potatoes, you may need a little bit less flour (or a little bit more).  You want the cakes to stick together (and not be too sticky).

    NUTRITION INFORMATION


    Yield: 8 servings, Serving Size:
    • Amount Per Serving:
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    • Calories: 284 Calories
    (Nutriton information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
    This Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes recipe is such a great way to take boring leftover potatoes and create a unique and delicious side dish that you will be sure to love!