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Potato Cakes Recipe

Potato Cakes recipe is the perfect use for leftover mashed potatoes. Mashed Potato Cakes have a buttery crispy crust with a creamy center and the flavor options are endless!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Servings 8
Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • ½ cup cream
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • salt and pepper

Optional garnishes - cheese, crispy bacon, or sour cream.

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375F°
    • Combine all of the ingredients together and shape into patties approximately 3 inches round and 1/2 inches thick.
    • Place the patties on a greased baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.

    Notes

    Tips:
    • Use room temperature ingredients. It makes blending the ingredients together easier.
    • Beat the egg before adding it to the mashed potatoes. Again, it makes blending easier.
    • Season the potatoes. Even though you seasoned the mashed potatoes when you made them, these cakes need seasoning so they don't taste bland.
    • Keep the shape and thickness similar so they cook at the same rate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
    This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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