Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Inspired by a childhood favorite, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, cheesy Southern-style potato cakes are a must for comfort food lovers.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 203 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 cup shredded American cheese
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1.25 cups mashed potatoes
• 0.25 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in skillet; crumble bacon.

Step 2

Melt butter in bacon grease over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables and bacon to a large bowl. Wipe the skillet clean and set aside; you'll use it again. Add mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, egg, mustard, black pepper, and hot sauce to the bowl. Mix to combine.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in the reserved 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.