Crispy Potato Cakes are a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. They are a delicious alternative to traditional breakfast potatoes, or hash browns. Serve them with over-easy eggs, and crispy bacon for a tasty way to start your day.
Crispy Potato Cakes Recipe
Crispy Potato Cakes
Equipment
- medium bowl
- wire whisk
- large spoon
- measuring cups
- cutting board
- medium cast-iron skillet
- spatula
- baking sheet
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 egg – large, beaten
- 2 cups mashed potatoes – leftovers, cooled
- 2 tbsp green onion – chopped
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese – grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Beat the egg in a medium bowl.1 egg
- Stir in the mashed potatoes and chopped green onion.2 cups mashed potatoes, 2 tbsp green onion
- Add the salt, pepper, flour, and parmesan cheese.1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Stir it all together until evenly distributed.
- Add ¼ cup portions to a floured surface. Press into patties. Lightly dust both sides of each patty with flour.
- Add olive oil and butter to a medium skillet over medium heat.2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter
- When the butter has melted, add a set of cakes to the skillet, a few at a time making sure they don't touch. Fry without moving for 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the cakes over. They should be golden brown on one side. Fry the other side for another 3-4 minutes, or until evenly browned.
- Remove potato cakes to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
- Excellent when served with over-medium eggs and crispy bacon. Enjoy!
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Mashed Potatoes
This recipe works best if the mashed potatoes are smooth, not lumpy. Instead of mashing the potatoes, press them through a potato ricer to ensure smooth, but not gummy mashed potatoes.
Not Just for Breakfast!
I find crispy potato cakes to be perfect for breakfast. But, they are also great for dinner. They pair very nicely with roasted chicken or pork chops.
Accoutrements
If you are serving potato pancakes for dinner, they would taste great topped with a dollop of sour cream, some bacon bits, and chopped chives – just like a baked potato.
They would also taste wonderful topped with a rich gravy, such as savory mushroom gravy or creamy country gravy.
Variations
Instead of green onions, try adding some finely chopped white onion. Replace parmesan cheese with grated cheddar cheese for an equally delicious option. Try using leeks instead of onions – they are excellent! Just use the white portion of the leek. Some folks will add a pinch of white pepper, instead of black pepper. This will give a subtly different flavor.
Many Recipes to Choose From!
Some variation of potato pancakes are served in countries all over the world. Search for recipes on the web. I’m sure you will find lots of interesting options to choose from. Or, just use my recipe. It’s easy to make, uses easy to find ingredients, and tastes pretty darned good, too. I’m sure you will enjoy it.
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