Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

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Inspired by a childhood favorite, these crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, cheesy Southern-style mashed potato cakes are a must-try for any comfort food lover.

Submitted by Teach09
Updated on October 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 slices bacon

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 ¼ cups mashed potatoes

  • 1 cup shredded American cheese

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten

  • ¼ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 dash hot sauce

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in skillet; crumble bacon.

  2. Melt butter in bacon grease over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables and bacon to a large bowl. Wipe the skillet clean and set aside; you'll use it again. Add mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, egg, mustard, black pepper, and hot sauce to the bowl. Mix to combine.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in the reserved 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203 Calories
12g Fat
16g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 428mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 195mg 4%

* 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.

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