How to Make Fried Mashed Potato Cakes | It's Only Food w/Chef John Politte

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed 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: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly coating.

Dice or mince the yellow onion into larger pieces.

Combine the coarse leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, and seasoning in a bowl and mix with hands until combined.

Add all-purpose flour to the mixture as a binding agent and mix well.

Wet your hands and form the mixture into patties, about 2 inches wide.

Coat both sides of the patties in flour before frying.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot.

Carefully place the patties into the hot oil one at a time, ensuring they have space to cook without sticking together.

Fry the patties until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes, flipping them carefully.

Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and drain on paper towels before serving.

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