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Quick & Easy Stuffed Potato Cakes

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These quick and easy stuffed potato cakes are a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Packed with cheese, bacon, and green onions, they are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (or sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian option)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potato Mixture: In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape into Cakes: Form the mixture into small patties and coat each with breadcrumbs.
  3. Fry the Cakes: Heat oil in a pan and fry the potato cakes until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can customize the fillings by adding different herbs, spices, or cooked meats.
  • For a healthier version, try baking the potato cakes in the oven instead of frying.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg