Mashed Potato Cakes

Made with creamy leftover mashed potatoes blended with egg and a little flour to bind them, and encrusted with parmesan and panko bread crumbs for a perfect golden brown, crisp exterior. Biting through each layer you'll enjoy a superior duo of satisfying textures and rich flavors.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, (well chilled (I recommend these))
• 1 large egg, (whisked)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, (or a little more as needed)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp (heaping) garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp (heaping) onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, (to taste)
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 Tbsp olive oil, (divided)
• 1/4 cup natural sour cream, (thinned with a little milk for a drizzle-able consistency (optional))
• 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh chives ((optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add mashed potatoes to a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle over whisked egg, then evenly sprinkle over flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, plus salt and pepper to taste.
2. 2Using a fork gently toss and stir mixture until it comes together (careful not to overwork it so potatoes don't become gluey). If needed you can add a few more tablespoons of flour for mixture to hold together better.
3. 3Scoop out potatoes using a 3 Tbsp cookie scoop, and drop onto parchment paper or a greased cookie sheet.
4. 4In a shallow bowl toss together Panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
5. 5Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 12-inch non-stick skillet slightly over medium heat.
6. 6Spray hands with non-stick cooking spray and working with one portion of mashed potatoes, shape it into an even disk about 2 1/2 to 3-inches and transfer to panko parmesan mixture lightly pressing in to coat each side.
7. 7Cook 6 potato cakes at a time about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown on bottom. Flip to opposite side and cook until golden brown on opposite side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat cooking process with the additional 1 1/2 Tbsp oil and remaining 6 potato cakes.
8. 8Serve warm drizzled with sour cream and sprinkled chives.