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fried potato patties

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

I seem to always have some leftover mashed potatoes and never quite know what to do with them. This is a nice recipe to make patties that go well with eggs in the morning.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fried potato patties

  • 2 c
    leftover garlic mashed potatoes
  • 1 c
    mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 lg
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 lg
    egg, slightly beaten (for coating)
  • 1 c
    soft bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    canola oil

How To Make fried potato patties

  • 1
    Combine first 6 ingredients; shape into 6 patties.
  • 2
    Dip patties into egg, and lightly coat with breadcrumbs.
  • 3
    Pour oil into a large, heavy skillet. Fry patties in hot oil over medium heat until lightly browned, turning once.
  • 4
    Drain on paper towels.
  • 5
    NOTE: You can substitute 2 cups cooked, mashed potatoes plus 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for the garlic mashed potatoes.
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