Description
Oven Baked Mashed Potato Cakes are a comforting and delicious way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, golden treats. With a fluffy interior and a crunchy exterior, these versatile cakes are perfect as a side dish or snack, making them ideal for any gathering or cozy family meal. Just pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or fresh)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, eggs, green onions, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Coat each patty generously with panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Add herbs like chives or rosemary to enhance flavor. - Substitute regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a unique twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze uncooked cakes for later use.