leftover mashed potato cakes on a board.
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ingredients for potato cakes in a bowl.
mixed ingredients in a bowl.
Using a third cup measuring cup, scoop out the mixture and form into small round cakes..
 
Put the panko on a plate. Gently press the cakes into the panko covering the cakes on all sides. Put on a plate, small cutting board or tray and put in the freezer for ½ hour to get cold and firm up.
formed potato cakes.
fried potato cakes.
potato cakes topped with yogurt and green onions.
leftover mashed potato cakes on a board.

Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes

Don't let those leftover mashed potatoes go to waste. Formed into potato cakes and fried up in some olive oil, these make a great side dish.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine General
Servings 8 Served
Calories 39 cal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Cups Leftover make-ahead mashed potatoes
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • ¼ Cup Cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. Chives chopped
  • Salt & Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ Cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Heaping Tbsp. Fat free Greek yogurt
  • 2 Green onions chopped (optional)
  • Fat Free Greek Yogurt for serving

Instructions
 

  • Mix the potatoes, 1 beaten egg, cheese, yogurt and 2 tablespoons of chives in a mixing bowl.
  • Using a third cup measuring cup, scoop out the mixture and form into small round cakes..
  • Put the panko on a plate. Gently press the cakes into the panko covering the cakes on all sides. Put on a plate, small cutting board or tray and put in the freezer for ½ hour to get cold and firm up.
  • Spray a large cast iron skillet with cooking spray and add a tablespoon of olive oil. When hot, add several cakes and cook on one side until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes. Flip the cakes and cook on the other side until brown. Another 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve with the yogurt and sprinkle with the green onion. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 39calCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.4mg
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