Potato Cakes Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Cake Recipe

These Cheesy Potato Cakes are to die for!!! It is especially ideal if you are looking for something to do with leftover mashed potatoes. For example, the day after Thanksgiving dinner or a Sunday dinner. No one would ever guess you made it with leftovers. A potato cake is similar to a crab cake – mashed potatoes mixed with some seasonings that is formed into a patty, then breaded and fried in oil until it is golden brown. The cake is crispy on the outside, and the inside is creamy and cheesy. It’s a delicious way to serve a side dish of potatoes in a non-traditional way.

Ingredients in Cheesy Potato Cakes

Red Potatoes Cheddar Cheese Parmesan Cheese Green Onion Salt and Pepper Garlic Powder Seasoned Bread crumbs All Purpose Flour Egg Milk Vegetable Oil

Dipping Sauce

Sour Cream Rotel Garlic Powder Onion Powder White Vinegar Salt and Pepper Tabasco Sauce

Easy as Pie, or Cake!

Potato cakes may seem difficult, but they are NOT difficult at all. If you take away the refrigeration time, you can probably make them in about 30 minutes. Start by boiling potatoes until they are almost totally done but still slightly firm. At this point, you’ll need to refrigerate them for at least an hour until they are chilled. This step could be done a day or two in advance as well. Coarsely mash the potatoes, add the extra ingredients (see the recipe card below), then chill once more before frying. See? Simple! Read Next: 60+ BEST Potato Recipes Straight from Idaho

More Dipping Sauces

Part of the fun of this recipe is all the yummy dips you can pair with it! This recipe includes a fantastic spicy dipping sauce, but here are some more to try:

Lemon and Basil Dressing Fry Sauce Cilantro Verde Sauce Buttermilk Ranch Dressing