Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe
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Mashed Potato Cakes

By: Eva Molnar 
"My mother often made this recipe and probably grew up with it in the Appalachian area of Tennessee. She usually served it on Monday, making use of leftover mashed potatoes from Sunday dinner. We used to eat this topped with brown gravy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (83)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, lightly beat one egg. Add the onion, potatoes, flour, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce if desired.
  2. Shape into four to six patties; place on a greased baking sheet. Lightly beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush over potato cakes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by AmandaSC   view full review
Wow! I rushed through this recipe, barely reading any of it except the ingredients--I mixed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by B_32   view full review
I've learned a few tips making these - for those of you whose patties didn't stay together -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by Chelsea   view full review
These were good, but bland. With some changes, these are AMAZING. Def. 5 stars. Here is what i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by RueBarbe   view full review
I'm only giving this 4 stars because, to me, potato cakes need to be cooked in a skillet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by PEGT2865 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My dad used to make me mashed potato pancakes when I was little and I loved them. These are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by FHIVESHOT   view full review
Yummy! I used leftover garlic mashed potato's and added 1 cup of shredded cheddar chesse to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by Twiggy   view full review
Very good! This is the first time I baked them. Usually I fry them in a pan. I definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by ANNIEFRAN   view full review
Very good basic recipe. Cooking in the oven was key. I used non stick spray on the cookie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by CHIEFCOOKJULIE   view full review
This is a GREAT way to use up dinner leftover mashed potatoes for a Saturday hot family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by elsie   view full review
Great! The oven gave them a nice crispiness. I added a lot more than a dash of hot sauce. It's...

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