Potato Salad Leftover Transformation

Potato Cakes

Serves: 2 ⎟Time: 10 minutes

If you have lots of extra potato salad (or mashed potato) leftovers, this is a fun, easy way to get rid of it fast!

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Ingredients:

3 cups potato salad

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

1 small onion

1/4 cup flour

1 egg

BONUS POINTS:

1/2 cup crumbled bacon

1 tablespoon minced rosemary

1 tablespoon minced parsley

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cumin

• Mash the potato salad. (Skip if using mashed potatoes)

• Grate the cheese.

• Lightly beat the egg.

• Dice the onion.

• In a large bowl, add the mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, egg, and bonus ingredients (if using).
  • PRO Tip: if you don't have a potato masher, use your hands and squeeze.

• Mix everything together with your hands, or a wooden spoon.

• Form into patties of desired size, and transfer to a plate.

• Pour a layer of oil into a skillet, about 1/4 an inch deep.

• Bring to medium-high heat.

• When the oil starts to shimmer, add the potato patties.

• Fry for 3-4 minutes, depending on size, until each side is golden brown.

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Oven-Baked Alternative:

• Preheat oven to 425F.

• Grease a baking sheet, or line with foil.

• Place patties onto the sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, flip the patties over, and bake another 10 minutes, until browned.

** Customize this recipe to your taste! Add hot sauce, scallions, Gruyere, or nuts to the potato mixture. **

• Serve on top of a salad.

• Serve with a fried egg and sausage.

• Serve with meat of your choice.