Description
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into a delightful dish with these Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes accompanied by a zesty Chive-Onion Dip. This recipe is perfect for repurposing your cold mashed potatoes into crispy, golden cakes that are soft inside and bursting with flavor. Ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or even breakfast, these cakes are easy to make with just a few ingredients and minimal prep time. The chive-onion dip adds a fresh kick, making this dish irresistible for gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Drop ¼ cup of batter for each cake into the skillet; flatten slightly.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the dip, mix sour cream, chives, lemon juice, onion powder, and salt in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Serve warm with the chive-onion dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure your mashed potatoes are cold to maintain shape while cooking. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Feel free to customize with herbs or cheese for added flavor.