Whether you are Portuguese, French or Irish, Mashed Potatoes transformed into a ‘crispy on the outside creamy on the inside’ side dish is something you won’t want to pass up! This recipe is great for using up last night’s mashed potatoes and eating them for breakfast or brunch. Of course if you want to make this dish and you don’t have left over mashed potatoes… just make enough to yield about two cups of mashed potatoes.
Mashed Potato Hot Cakes are really great with my BCT Frittata or Southwest Omelet for Father’s Day!
Recipe for Mashed Potato Hot Cakes:
(makes about 8 cakes)
2 cups left over mashed potatoes
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 onion, minced and sautéed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pinch kosher salt and pepper
Sour cream and scallions for topping
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Directions:
Mix together mashed potatoes, onions, egg, cheese and salt and pepper. Form into balls, then flatten into patties (about 1/2″). Bread both sides of patties. Fry in oil in skillet over medium/high heat. Flip when golden brown. Drain on paper towels when done. Top with sour cream and scallions.