Ingredients:
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Sour cream and additional chopped green onions for serving (optional)
Preparation:
1⃣ In a mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, all-purpose flour, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
2⃣ Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3⃣ Scoop a portion of the potato mixture and form it into a patty using your hands. You can make them as large or as small as you prefer.
4⃣ Carefully place the potato patty in the hot skillet and flatten it slightly with a spatula. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
5⃣ Remove the potato cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
6 Repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.7⃣ Serve your delicious Potato Cakes with leftover mashed potatoes hot and garnish with sour cream and additional chopped green onions if desired.🍽️ These Potato Cakes are a fantastic way to repurpose your leftover mashed potatoes into a tasty and satisfying side dish!Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes | Total Time: 20-25 minutesYield: Varies depending on patty size