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Old Fashioned Potato Cakes

Classic potato cakes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes leftover or freshly made
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 piece egg beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon butter for frying

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, beaten egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
  2. Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Scoop about ¼ cup of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten slightly to form a cake.
  4. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Potato Cakes
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