Mashed Potato Cakes

Name: Mashed Potato Cakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 c leftover mashed potatoes; 3/4 c flour; 1/2 onion, diced; oil for frying; 2 eggs, beaten; salt and pepper to taste

By Patty Sandifer Baskin
@pattycake723

Not sure where I got this recipe from, I know I have been making these for about 30 years.

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Pan Fry

Ingredients

2 c

leftover mashed potatoes
3/4 c

flour
1/2

onion, diced
·

oil for frying
2

eggs, beaten
·

salt and pepper to taste
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How to Make Mashed Potato Cakes

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Heat oil in skillet, I love to use my cast iron for these. Combine all except flour. Add flour a little at a time until a somewhat stiff dough is formed. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil and fry til brown on both sides. Repeat as necessary. You may have to add more oil to pan.

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About Mashed Potato Cakes

Course/Dish: Potatoes Other Side Dishes

Main Ingredient: Potatoes

Regional Style: Southern

Other Tag: Heirloom

Hashtags: #leftovers #Fried

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