Description
Crispy parmesan mashed potato cakes blend golden-brown edges with creamy interior, delivering comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Cheese-infused potato patties promise delightful crunch and rich flavor that will draw hungry guests to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) cold mashed potatoes
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Binding & Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) green onions or chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking & Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter or olive oil
- Sour cream
- Extra Parmesan
- Chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Prepare the foundational mixture by thoroughly combining mashed potatoes with grated Parmesan, all-purpose flour, a whisked egg, finely chopped green onions, aromatic garlic powder, and seasoning.
- Gently fold ingredients until uniform, ensuring even distribution of flavors and preventing overmixing which could make the mixture dense.
- Using clean hands or a precise measuring scoop, craft uniform patties approximately half-inch thick, carefully compressing the mixture to maintain structural integrity.
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, allowing butter or neutral cooking oil to shimmer and coat the surface evenly.
- Delicately place potato cakes into the hot pan, maintaining sufficient spacing to prevent overcrowding and ensure optimal crispy exterior.
- Monitor cooking progression, allowing each side to transform into a rich golden-brown color, approximately three to four minutes per surface.
- Utilize paper towels to absorb excess lipids, creating a lighter, less greasy finished product.
- Rest potato cakes momentarily on an elevated surface to preserve their crispness before serving warm as a delectable side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure mashed potatoes are cooled and slightly firm before mixing to help patties hold together better during cooking.
- Use cold mashed potatoes straight from the refrigerator for more compact and easier-to-handle potato cakes.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to maintain crispy texture.
- Add extra flavor by incorporating finely chopped herbs like chives, parsley, or dill into the mixture for a fresh twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg