Description
Savory loaded mashed potato cakes bring comfort and indulgence to your dinner table, combining creamy potatoes with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh chives. Comfort meets creativity in this crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Base:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably chilled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2/3 tablespoons (30–40 milliliters) vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
Optional Garnish:
- Sour cream
- Parsley
- Extra green onions
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate the creamy potato base with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon bits, finely chopped scallions, flour, a whisked egg, and seasonings until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Using a portion scoop or hands, craft uniform circular patties approximately half an inch thick, ensuring compact formation to prevent crumbling during cooking.
- Preheat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat (around 350°F), adding enough oil to create a thin, even layer across the cooking surface.
- Carefully place potato cakes into the hot skillet, allowing sufficient space between each patty to prevent overcrowding and ensure optimal crispiness.
- Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown exterior and listening for a gentle sizzling sound indicating proper caramelization.
- Remove cooked potato cakes using a slotted spatula, transferring to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Garnish with a dollop of tangy sour cream, sprinkle of fresh herbs, or preferred accompaniments, and serve immediately while piping hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Crumble bacon extra fine for more even distribution throughout the potato mixture, ensuring each bite has a perfect bacon flavor.
- Consider using leftover mashed potatoes to reduce food waste and enhance the dish’s rich, comforting texture.
- For a gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to maintain the cakes’ crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg