Mashed Potato Cakes
Nutrition
Calories: 271 kcalCarbohydrates: 22 gProtein: 6 gFat: 22 gSaturated Fat: 13 gCholesterol: 102 mgSodium: 294 mgSugar: 2 gVitamin A: 16.1 IUCalcium: 39 mgIron: 3 mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 whole egg beaten
Instructions
- Mix beaten egg with leftover mashed potatoes - they must be cold.
- Form the potatoes into flat cakes 3 to 4 inches across and 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick. Brush with butter and sauté gently in butter till the cakes are nicely browned on both sides.
- For 4 potato cakes you will need about 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1 egg and 6 tablespoons butter. Serve very hot. Excellent with chops, steak, or cold meat.