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