Loaded Mashed Potatoes / Fried Mash Potato Cakes / Mattie's Kitchen

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Chives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats offer a gluten-free option with similar texture.

Make sure the mashed potatoes are room temperature or cold from the refrigerator.

In a skillet, heat bacon grease until warm.

Whip the mashed potatoes to break them up.

Add chopped ham to the mashed potatoes and mix well.

Stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, and crushed bacon.

Add 2 beaten eggs to the mixture, using about 1.5 eggs depending on consistency.

Add all-purpose flour gradually to form a patty mixture, using about 2 tablespoons or as needed.

Season with black pepper and mix until well combined.

Form patties using a spoon, pressing them down in the skillet.

Cook the patties in the hot skillet, ensuring they are not too wet or too dry.

Let them cook until golden brown, adjusting the heat as necessary.

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