Recipes Side Dish Potato Pancakes Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes 4.4 (294) 243 Reviews 76 Photos These potato cakes are simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Great with any meal and kids of all ages love 'em! Submitted by DaMonkey Updated on August 7, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 76 76 76 76 76 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Put your leftover mashed potatoes to good use with this top-rated potato cake recipe. How to Make Potato Cakes You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Potato Cake Ingredients These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this potato cake recipe (you likely already have most of them at home!): Potatoes: This recipe starts with two cups of prepared mashed potatoes. Start from scratch or use leftovers that would otherwise go to waste! Flour: A cup of all-purpose flour gives the potato cakes structure and helps crisp them up nicely. Onion: A diced onion lends flavor and texture. Egg: An egg gives the potato cakes moisture and helps bind the batter together. Seasonings: Season the potato cakes with salt and ground black pepper. Oil: Fry the potato cakes in vegetable oil until they’re golden brown and crisp. How to Make Potato Cakes With Leftover Mashed Potatoes Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make potato cakes from scratch: Make the batter. Drop circles of batter into hot oil, then fry until they’re golden brown. Drain on paper towels. What to Serve With Potato Cakes Serve the potato cakes as a side dish with a dollop of sour cream. You can also balance the savory recipe with a sweet homemade applesauce. Fresh chives or green onions will add a burst of flavor and color. How to Store Potato Cakes Store your leftover potato cakes in an airtight container (lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil) in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat in the oven or in the air fryer for the crispiest results. Can You Freeze Potato Cakes? While potato cakes are best fresh, they can be frozen. Flash freeze the patties, then transfer them to a zip-top bag or another freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to three months. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This is one of the best recipes I have found so far for leftover mashed potatoes,” says one Allrecipes community member. “It tastes amazing with sweet chili sauce.” “I loved this, but I added some parsley and garlic powder to mine,” according to Vicki. “They were awesome.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 onion, diced 1 egg ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed Directions Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined, similar to a batter consistency. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side; drain on paper towels. Repeat with any remaining batter. Baking Nana Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 255 Calories 5g Fat 45g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 255 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 49mg 16% Sodium 627mg 27% Total Carbohydrate 45g 16% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 3g Protein 7g 14% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 44mg 3% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 407mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved