Description
Delightfully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these old-fashioned potato cakes are a comforting dish that celebrates simple ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, beaten egg, green onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix until well combined, and then refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Using a spoon or your hands, form the potato mixture into small patties.
- Carefully place the patties in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the cakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer the cooked potato cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some shredded cheese or herbs.
- These potato cakes can be frozen; just reheat them in the oven for a crisp texture.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg