Oven-baked mashed potato cakes are a delightful way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and they make for a delicious side dish or snack. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, grated cheddar cheese, chopped chives or green onions, all-purpose flour, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish or plate.
- Take a portion of the mashed potato mixture and shape it into a patty or cake. The size and thickness can vary based on your preference.
- Coat each potato cake with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the surface. Place the coated cakes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat the process until all of the mashed potato mixture is used, making sure to space the cakes apart on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the potato cakes with cooking spray or drizzle a little olive oil over them. This helps them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake the mashed potato cakes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Once baked, remove the potato cakes from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the oven-baked mashed potato cakes warm as a side dish or snack. They pair well with sour cream, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.
These oven-baked mashed potato cakes are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, making them a delicious way to enjoy leftover mashed potatoes!
