Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Mashed potato cakes have been a staple in my southern family all throughout my childhood. I came up with this recipe when trying to put a new spin on an old favorite.

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

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup shredded American cheese
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 ¼ cups mashed potatoes
• 1 dash hot sauce
• ¼ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

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 the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in skillet; crumble bacon.

Step 2

Melt butter in bacon grease over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables and bacon to large bowl; stir in mashed potatoes, American cheese, flour, egg, mustard, black pepper, and hot sauce.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a clean 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.