Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Have left over mashed potatoes? Make this easy mashed potato cakes recipe. Your family will love them and never know they were left overs.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Place the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to break up the eggs.
Stir in the flour, mashed potatoes, garlic powder and salt until well combined.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Add the oil to the skillet and spread it around with a spatula.
Spoon the mashed potatoes by 1/2 cup on the skillet. Flatten the mixture out until it's approximately 1/2 inch thick.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
Flip and smash the potato cake down so it flattens more and the cook the other side for 3-4 more minutes until the other side is browned. Watch them closely while they're cooking so that they do not burn.
Remove from the skillet. Serve warm topped with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

You can also easily make these mashed potato cakes on an electric skillet.

Expert Tips

- Mashed Potatoes - Feel free to make this recipe with any type of mashed potatoes. They do work best with mashed potatoes without the skin.

- Shaping Pancakes - You can use a cookie scoop or a measuring cup to shape the pancake mixture. But we find it best to use your hands.

- Cooking Potato Cakes - Cook the pancakes in an oil of your choice that has a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, avocado oil, canola oil and peanut oil are all great options.

- Additions - Add in Monterrey Jack Cheese, mozzarella cheese, bacon, green chilis or green onion into the potato mixture before frying. Parmesan cheese is also a great addition.

- Seasoning - Feel free to add in fresh herbs, garlic, chives, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper for added flavor.

- Veggies - Make veggie packed mashed potato cakes. This is a great way to get your kiddos to eat more vegetables. Try adding bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, onion. They are all delicious.

- Gluten-Free Flour - Feel free to make this recipe with almond flour. This variation will still taste amazing.