Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Mashed potato cakes have been a staple in my southern family all throughout my childhood. I came up with this recipe when trying to put a new spin on an old favorite. Ingredients:
3 slices bacon |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 stalk celery, chopped |
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 1/4 cups mashed potatoes |
1 cup shredded american cheese |
3/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1 egg, slightly beaten |
1/4 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard |
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 dash hot sauce |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
2 tablespoons sour cream |
Directions:
1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in skillet; crumble bacon.
2. Melt butter in bacon grease over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables and bacon to large bowl; stir in mashed potatoes, American cheese, flour, egg, mustard, black pepper, and hot sauce.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of mashed potato mixture, flattening slightly, and fry patties until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
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