Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed potatoes room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped bacon about 6–8 strips
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Fry the bacon strips until crispy and drain on paper towels.
- In a frying pan, pour 2 tablespoons of bacon grease and cook the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Let the mixture cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, flour, eggs, chopped bacon, cooked onion and garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley until well combined.
- Heat a medium skillet and spray with cooking spray.
- Using an ice cream scooper, scoop some mixture into the skillet.
- Press down lightly with a spatula and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
- Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
- Serve with sour cream, green onions, or hot sauce.
Last Step:
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You can use any type of cheese you prefer for different flavors.
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
These potato cakes can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 100mg