Potato Patties (with Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

potato patties on a plate with dipping sauce

Potato Patties (with Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

Potato Patties are one of the best ways to use leftover mashed potatoes! Don't let those go to waste...repurpose those mashed potatoes by making these potato pancakes for breakfast the next day or with any meal to follow!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword leftover mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, potato patties

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 158kcal

Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes leftover
2 large eggs beaten
1/2 cup flour or more depending on consistency of mashed potatoes
1/2 cup green onion finely diced, both green and white parts
2 tbsp chives fresh, finely diced, optional
salt & black pepper to taste (may not need if mashed potatoes are thoroughly seasoned)
2 tbsp butter or more, for frying
2 tbsp oil or more, for frying
dill fresh, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Add all ingredients to medium bowl and mix until well combined.
With clean hands, form mixture into 6-8 evenly sized patties. If you see that they are not holding together, add more flour to the mixture. This is not something I can measure for you because we are all starting out with different leftover mashed potato consistencies.
Preheat your skillet on medium high heat and add some of the butter and oil. Once skillet is ready for frying, add your potato cakes. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and fry the other side as well.*
Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the extra oil. Add more butter and oil to the skillet and continue steps until all patties are fried.
Garnish with fresh dill or more chives, if desired. Serve with sour cream.

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Notes

*Pro tip: To test for seasonings, fry a small test-patty before cooking the rest. Add salt, pepper and/or more herbs if needed.

Variations: Add bacon, roasted garlic, fresh or dried herbs of your choice, shallots, caramelized onions, etc. to your potato mixture before frying. The possibilities are endless!

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