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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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233 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 233 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 14g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
Sodium 385mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Protein 6g | |
Calcium 126mg | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Leftover mashed potatoes aren't very good if you just reheat them and serve them as is. You have to add something to them to make them flavorful. Potato patties are a great way to use up this ingredient to make another recipe that is crisp, hot, and delicious. This easy recipe is loved by everyone.
Use leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving dinner to make these delicious, crisp potato patties. Crispy Potato Patties are a classic side dish, perfect to serve with everything from meatloaf to roasted chicken. Or you can serve them as an appetizer.
You can also make potatoes just for this recipe. Try using dried potato flakes; they are a quality product and make really good mashed potatoes. Follow the package directions carefully. And remember to cool the potatoes thoroughly before you start this recipe.
Serve these little patties with meatloaf, roast chicken, or grilled steak. They're also great served with ketchup or with a sauce made by combining mustard and mayonnaise or sour cream. Try them alongside a soup or green salad. Everyone loves them, including children.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 onion (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Mix together the mashed potatoes, beaten egg, and onion in a medium bowl.
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Add the flour, cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir well with a wooden spoon.
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In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter together until the butter melts and the mixture starts to sizzle.
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Drop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the frying pan, patting it into 3-inch circles that are about 1/2-inch thick. Cook the potato patties until the bottom is browned and crisp, which will take about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Carefully turn each patty over with a spatula and cook the second side until it is brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes longer.
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Remove the patties from the pan and drain briefly on paper towels
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Serve the patties immediately with ketchup or salsa or any other sauce you'd like.
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Enjoy!
Variations
- Other types of cheese in this recipe would also be good, such as grated cheddar, Swiss, Muenster, or havarti.
- Seasoning the potatoes with dried herbs, such as thyme, marjoram, parsley, basil or rosemary.
- An all purpose-gluten free flour can be substituted for the regular flour
- For more nutrition, you could sneak in some mashed cauliflower or some finely shredded carrots.Â
How to Store and Freeze Crispy Potato Patties
You can keep these patties warm in a 250 F oven for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving if you like. They will stay crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
They will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days if they're wrapped well and covered. Reheat on a baking sheet at 350 F for 10 to 15 minutes until completely hot, or over low heat in a skillet with a little melted butter or olive oil.
For longer storage, freeze potato patties individually, wrap in foil, and transfer to a zip-close plastic freezer bag for up to three months.
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