Description
Crispy oven-baked mashed potato cakes deliver comfort with an irresistible golden crunch. Packed with cheesy goodness and herb-infused flavor, these delightful potato rounds will become an instant favorite for your next family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Base:
- 2 cups (473 ml) mashed potatoes
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a toasty 400F (200C), creating an ideal baking environment for crispy potato cakes.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and applying a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, amalgamate the mashed potatoes with the egg, creating a smooth base for the potato cakes.
- Incorporate the shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the potato mixture.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients until the mixture achieves a cohesive consistency that can easily hold its shape.
- Using a measuring tool or spoon, portion out the mixture into uniform patties, ensuring each cake is approximately 14 cup in volume.
- Carefully arrange the potato cakes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each patty.
- Delicately brush the surface of each potato cake with olive oil, which will help achieve a golden and crisp exterior.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the cakes midway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Remove from the oven once the potato cakes have developed a beautiful golden-brown color and crispy texture.
- Plate the hot potato cakes and accompany with a dollop of sour cream, Greek yogurt, or your preferred dipping sauce.
- Enhance the presentation and flavor by sprinkling additional chopped green onions or chives over the top before serving.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for firmer cakes that hold their shape better during baking.
- Add extra binding ingredients like flour or cornstarch if the mixture seems too wet or falls apart easily.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, parmesan, or goat cheese to create unique flavor profiles.
- Make these potato cakes gluten-free by substituting breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg