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Fried Mashed Potatoes with Cheese

Fried mashed potatoes with cheese is a perfect side dish for Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. The best recipe with leftover mashed potatoes and cheddar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, cakes, mashed, potato, side dish
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 pan
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 c mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/3-1/2 c bread crumbs or enough to form them into patties that stay together
  • 2 strips bacon cooked crispy, chopped
  • 1 green onion optional, chopped
  • pinch Salt and Pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes until soft, drain and mash...or use leftover mashed potatoes. Start a skillet with Olive oil in it heating over medium low heat.
  • Stir the egg, cheese, bacon and green onion into the mashed potato. Stir in the bread crumbs and season with a pinch of salt & pepper. Lay out a piece of wax paper or parchment.
  • Shape mashed potato mixture into 3-4 inch patties. Place in the skillet and cook until browned and crispy, flip. Continue cooking about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 24.8mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.2mg