potato cakes

(1 RATING)
72 Pinches
New Castle, PA
Updated on Dec 11, 2011

Delicious way to use leftover mashed potatoes. My family goes for these in a big way . I have lightened the recipe at times by using bacon bits, egg beaters, 2% cheese and frying in a nonstick pan with a little light olive oil. Healthier and still good but of course we prefer the original way! lol

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • - leftover mashed potaoes
  • 3 - slices bacon fried crisp
  • 1 - small onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese, optional
  • - bacon grease
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 cup flour

How To Make potato cakes

  • Step 1
    Fry bacon. When nearly crisp add onion and saute along side bacon. Drain bacon slices on paper towel. Scoop onions out of skillet leaving bacon grease in skillet.
  • Step 2
    Place leftover mashed potatoes in a bowl then add egg,crumbled bacon,onions and mix together.
  • Step 3
    Add enough flour to make mixture stiff enough to hold patty shape.
  • Step 4
    Heat bacon grease in skillet and place patties or drop by 1/2 cup into skillet making sure to somewhat flatten potatoes if using 1/2 cup.
  • Step 5
    Fry until crisp then flip and fry on other side. Very good, very crispy, very easy.

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Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #easy
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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