Crispy Fried Mashed Potato Cakes
Crispy on the outside, yet cheesy and fluffy on the inside. These go great with anything and are so addictive!
Servings 6 People
Calories 384kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Mashed Potatoes
- 1 ½ Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ Cups Flour
- 8 Strips Bacon Cooked Crisp and Crumbled
- 1 Sweet Onion Diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 Tablespoons Parsley Finely Chopped
- Oil For Frying
- Green Onions and Sour Cream For Garnish, If Desired
Instructions
- Fry bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In 1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease cook onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, flour, bacon, onion ,garlic, salt, pepper and parsley.
- In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil.
- Using an ice cream scoop, drop rounds into skillet.
- Lightly press down with a spatula and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Garnish with sour cream and green onions if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 2mg