Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

These potato cakes are super easy to make for a tasty side to any meal. If you've got leftover mashed potatoes — they're ready in just 20 minutes!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined, similar to a batter consistency.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side; drain on paper towels. Repeat with any remaining batter.