Best 3 Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes Recipes
Loaded mashed potato cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, or loaded with your favorite toppings, these mashed potato cakes are sure to be a hit. With endless possibilities for flavor combinations, you'll never get bored of this classic comfort food.
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LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES
Mashed potato cakes have been a staple in my southern family all throughout my childhood. I came up with this recipe when trying to put a new spin on an old favorite.
Provided by Teach09
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in skillet; crumble bacon.
- Melt butter in bacon grease over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables and bacon to large bowl; stir in mashed potatoes, American cheese, flour, egg, mustard, black pepper, and hot sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of mashed potato mixture, flattening slightly, and fry patties until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 428.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES #5FIX
5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. Crispy on the outside, smooth and flavorful on the inside, this unusual side dish will wow your family with the flavors of loaded baked potatoes!
Provided by Ronna F
Categories Mashed Potatoes
Time 15m
Yield 8 cakes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, egg, cheese and bacon. Shape mixture into 8 patties. Roll in bread crumbs.
- Place on broiler pan. Broil for 10 minutes or until delicately browned.
LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skilled over medium heat turning as needed to cook evenly on both sides. Remove from pan and let cool on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble bacon and set aside. Leave 1/2 the bacon grease in pan and set other 1/2 aside for use later. Add diced onions to bacon grease.and cook until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Once cooked scoop out onions and garlic into a medium sized bowl. Set skillet aside for use again later. Add mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, egg, mustard and black pepper to onions. Mix well. Place skillet back on medium heat and add 1/2 remaining bacon grease. Scoop out a golf ball sized hunk of dough and smash between hands to form a pancake, around 1/4 inch thick. Place pancakes into grease and fry until golden on each side, approximately 5 minutes on each side (depending on how hot your stove is). Add remaining bacon grease as needed. If you run out, use butter. Serve hot or room temperature with sour cream, green onions and remaining bacon crumbles!
Tips:
- For perfectly smooth mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer or food mill.
- To prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming gluey, avoid overmixing.
- If the mashed potatoes are too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin them out.
- Season the mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
- For extra flavor, add some grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, or roasted garlic to the mashed potatoes.
- When forming the potato cakes, make sure they are compact and well-shaped.
- Pan-fry the potato cakes over medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the potato cakes immediately with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Loaded mashed potato cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them simple or loaded with your favorite toppings, these potato cakes are sure to be a hit. So next time you have some leftover mashed potatoes, don't let them go to waste! Turn them into delicious and satisfying loaded mashed potato cakes.
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