The Secret to Perfectly Golden Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes
Golden, crispy on the outside and delightfully fluffy on the inside, these Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes are a heartwarming comfort food that transforms leftover mashed potatoes into a masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 cakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 large egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter for frying
Sour cream and extra chives for topping
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Form into 6–8 evenly sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
3. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
4. Place patties in skillet without overcrowding. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Serve warm with sour cream and chives.
Notes
Use cold mashed potatoes for the best texture and easy shaping.
Don’t overcrowd the pan — it helps each cake crisp up perfectly.
Let the cakes sit undisturbed while cooking to form a proper crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg