So you have a bunch of leftover mashed potatoes? Great! Let’s make the BEST Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes! With simple ingredients these potato cakes from leftover mashed potatoes is one the the best ways to transform those leftover into a new fabulous meal! Show
Potato Cakes From Leftover Mashed PotatoesI love transforming leftovers into new meals! I have been making mashed potato cakes from leftover mashed potatoes for years but have yet to get them published here on the blog so I am super excited to be sharing them finally! Mashed Potato pancakes are a simple and quick way to turn leftovers into a new meal. I tend to make these for lunch a lot after a meal with mashed potatoes! This recipe uses typical binders like flour, egg, and cheese to hold the mashed potato cakes together. I like to pop in some fresh parsley into mine, it truly elevates with a pop of freshness and then to finish them off coating them in breadcrumbs for a fabulous crunch! They are great served with sour cream or if it happens to be thanksgiving leftovers they are amazing with some leftover cranberry sauce! Ingredients & Substitutions
For a complete detailed list of the ingredients continue towards the bottom of the page. Instructions for Leftover Mashed Potato CakesAdd your mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar cheese, flour, and parsley to a mixing bowl. Mix together to combine. Like stated above in the ingredients if you are having trouble with the mixture being too wet and sticky add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until you get a better consistency, the mixture should be somewhat wet and will have a slight stickiness but you also don’t want it falling apart. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup scoop up the mashed potato mixture and form into a ball. Repeat until all the mashed potato mixture has been formed into a ball. You should be able to make about 8. Add the breadcrumbs to a small bowl. One at a time lightly press a mashed potato ball into the bread crumbs to form a small cake and coat it in the breadcrumbs, flip to coat both sides. Repeat until all the mashed potato cakes have been formed. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and wait until the oil is hot, it should be shimmering and if you were to add a drop of water it would sizzle. In batches of 2 or 3 add the mashed potatoes cakes to the oil, make sure they are not touching each other. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom has turned golden brown. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. In between batches add another tablespoon of the oil if needed. Place done leftover mashed potato cakes on a paper towel lined plate to drain any extra oil before serving. Serve with sour cream or your favorite sauce. Tips, Tricks, and Questions
Why do my mashed potato cakes fall apart? If they are falling apart because they are too ‘squishy’ or ‘wet’ it might not have enough flour. Troubleshoot this by adding more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until you get a better consistency, the mixture should be somewhat wet and will have a slight stickiness but you also don’t want it falling apart. If you end up adding too much flour though the cakes will dry out. Why are my potato pancakes soggy? Your skillet and oil probably wasn’t hot enough. Make sure you give the pan and oil time to truly be hot. The best way to test this is by putting a drop of water on your finger and from a safe distance dropping it in the pan. If the water sizzles right away you should be good, if not wait longer. Also check the heat on your stovetop you will most likely want it on medium heat. Need to make some mashed potatoes? Use one of my recipes:
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Yield: 4 servingsLeftover Mashed Potato Cakes The BEST thing to do with all of your leftover mashes poatoes... make Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes! With just a handful of simple ingredients this fun meal comes together in less than 30 minutes! Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 18 minutes Total Time 28 minutes Ingredients
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NotesBoxed 'Instant' mashed potatoes will NOT work for this recipe. Feel free to sub out the cheese and breadcrumbs for different flavors and varieties such as mozzerella cheese or Italian breadcrumbs! Note, I assume the mashed potatoes being used are seasoned properly with salt so I didn't add any to this recipe. If for some reason you are using unseasoned mashed potatoes I would recommened adding a pinch of salt. If the potato cakes are falling apart because they are too wet it might not have enough flour. Troubleshoot this by adding more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until you get a better consistency, the mixture should be somewhat wet and will have a slight stickiness but you also don't want it falling apart. If you end up adding too much flour though the cakes will dry out. Nutrition Information:Yield:4Serving Size:2 mashed potato cakesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 395Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 559mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g Nutritional data is automated, final nutritional information will depend on ingredients used and any changes made. Did you make this recipe?Please leave a comment below on the blog or share a photo with me tag @the_schmidty_wife! Can't wait to see what you made! © Lauren Schmidt Cuisine: American And make sure you are following me on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for all the latest recipes! Why do my mashed potato cakes fall apart?If the potato cakes are falling apart because they are too wet it might not have enough flour. Troubleshoot this by adding more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until you get a better consistency, the mixture should be somewhat wet and will have a slight stickiness but you also don't want it falling apart.
How do you rejuvenate leftover mashed potatoes?Empty the cold mashed potatoes into a medium saucepan or Dutch oven and set over low heat. Cover the potatoes and stir them occasionally until they are completely warmed through and smooth. Be sure to keep the heat low and stir, otherwise the potatoes may start to stick to the bottom of the pan and scorch.
What can be made from left over potatoes?Leftover potato recipes. Refried roasties. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ... . Bombay potato omelette. A star rating of 4 out of 5. ... . Leftover lamb & potato pie. ... . Baked potato skins with brie & truffle. ... . Oven-baked smoked salmon, pepper & pesto tortilla. ... . Peppered mackerel fishcakes. ... . Potato pancakes. ... . Leek, bacon & potato soup.. Why put a raw egg in mashed potatoes?The yolk emulsifies water and fat to create a cohesive, velvety bite, while providing a little fat and body of its own. What is this? You can add an egg yolk to nearly any existing mashed potato recipe.
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