Mom’s Mashed Potato Cakes

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Mom’s Mashed Potato Cakes

Adapted from what I remember my mother making
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Servings 6
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes chilled
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese shredded, extra sharp
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 slice bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add green onions to pan, and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Place mashed potatoes in a medium bowl. Stir in onions, cheese, flour, salt, egg, pepper, and bacon. Divide potato mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2­ inch­ thick patty. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in breadcrumbs.
  • Fry until until golden on each side.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 225mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
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