Fried Mashed Potato Cakes

Name: Fried Mashed Potato Cakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes, cooled; 1 egg; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

⏱️ Ready in 20 min 🥄 Prep 5 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 6 servings

Fried Mashed Potato Cakes is an easy lunch you can prepare in just 20 minutes. Made with 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes, cooled, 1 egg, 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 5 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Easy

🛒 Ingredients

1 cup leftover mashed potatoes, cooled

1 egg

2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.3g 4%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 214mg 9%

Total Carbohydrate 8.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%

Total Sugars 0.6g

Protein 2.1g 4%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and salt together in a bowl.

Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan.

Drop large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the frying pan.

Flatten into a patties as you flip; cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per cake.

Repeat with remaining potato mixture.