Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Bacon Cakes
Transform your leftovers into a crowd-pleasing treat with Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Bacon Cakes, crispy, golden patties packed with savory bacon and melted cheddar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 500g leftover mashed potatoes
- ½ cup 60g shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup 50g cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup 25g green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup 30g all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp 2g salt
- ¼ tsp 0.5g black pepper
- ½ tsp 2g garlic powder
- ½ tsp 2g paprika
- ½ cup 60g breadcrumbs
- 3 –4 tbsp 45–60ml olive oil, for frying
Instructions
Mix the Patty Base
- In a large bowl, I combine 2 cups mashed potatoes, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup crumbled bacon, ¼ cup green onions, ¼ cup flour, 1 egg, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. I mix until well blended.
Form the Patties
- I shape the mixture into 8–10 patties, about 2–3 inches in diameter, using my hands. If sticky, I lightly flour my hands or chill the mixture for 15 minutes.
Coat the Patties
- In a shallow dish, I spread ½ cup breadcrumbs. I coat each patty evenly, pressing gently to adhere.
Fry the Patties
- I heat 3–4 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. I fry the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. I drain on paper towels.
Serve
- I serve the Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Bacon Cakes warm, enjoying their crispy, cheesy goodness with a favorite dip or side.