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A perfectly browned fried mashed potato cake with garnish.

Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Mashed Potato Cakes

LindySez
These crunchy tender fried mashed potato cakes will have you making extra mashed potatoes just to enjoy the leftovers.
4.08 from 14 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cakes
Calories 189 kcal

Equipment

  • Well seasoned cast iron pan or other heavy bottomed frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cold left-over mashed potatoes
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • cup flour or as needed to make a sticky dough
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley (optional)
  • ¼ cup minced green onion (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup or as needed, Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place the potatoes in a bowl and add the egg along with the flour, parsley, and onion. Mix well, until a sticky dough has formed, adding small amounts of flour as needed. (The amount of flour will vary slightly depending on how dry your potatoes are, wetter potatoes will require more flour). Add a small amount of salt and freshly ground pepper and mix well. 
  • Place the panko in a wide bowl or on a plate. 
  • Using a ¼ measure; take a scoop of the potato mixture, then using your hands form into a patty cake; you can make them thicker or thinner as you prefer. Dip both sides of the cake into the panko, pressing lightly to make the crumbs adhere. Set aside. Proceed until all the potato is used.
  • Heat your skillet over medium heat; add the oil, when hot add the pat of butter if using. Swirl this around to mix. Carefully add the potato cakes to the skillet and cook, turning once, until both sides are nicely browned and the center is hot. If the cake is browning too quickly and the center is not hot, place the pan into a 350ºF oven for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gSodium: 280mgSugar: 2gFiber: 2gCholesterol: 25mgCalories: 189kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gFat: 7gProtein: 6gCarbohydrates: 26g
Keyword easy fried potato recipe, leftover mashed potato, potato cake
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