Mashed Potato Cakes

Mashed potato cakes are a delicious, savory dish made from leftover mashed potatoes, combined with a few simple ingredients like eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. The mixture is shaped into small patties, then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while still soft and creamy on the inside. They’re perfect as a side dish, snack, or even a light meal. You can customize mashed potato cakes with herbs, cheese, or other add-ins to suit your taste, making them a versatile and satisfying way to enjoy leftover mashed potatoes.

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PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOLING TIME: 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 75 minutes
SERVINGS: makes about 24

Patatokeftedes (Mashed Potato Cakes)
Ingredients

5-6 medium potatoes (1 kg / 2.2 lb)

2 teaspoons salt (for the boiling water)

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

1/4 teaspoon pepper (adjust to taste)

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1/3 cup breadcrumbs (40 grams / 1.4 oz)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (50 grams / 1.75 oz)

1/4 cup plain flour, (37.5 g / 1.3 oz)

1/3 cup plain flour, extra for coating (50 g / 1.8 oz)

100 millilitres of olive oil for shallow frying (about 6 tablepoons / 3.4 fl oz)

Instructions

Prepare the mixture

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