Mashed Potato Cakes
These flavor packed cheesy Cheddar, and Parmesan potatoes are made easy utilizing leftover mashed potatoes and a standard muffin pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cakes
- Category: side dish potatoes
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons sour cream plus more for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Sliced green onions or chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- Spray the cupcake pan well with nonstick spray.
- Combine potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, oregano, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide evenly in the cupcake pan. Bake for 25 minutes turning the oven to broil for the last two minutes to turn them golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes. Using a knife carefully remove them from the pan. Garnish with sour cream and sliced green onions or chives.
Notes
- Grease the cupcake pan really well so your scrumptious cakes don’t stick.
- You can use leftover or fresh mashed potatoes. If using fresh mashed potatoes add the milk and butter that you normally do however they should be a little stiff. Let them cool in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. If your mashed potatoes are a little too thin add 1-3 tablespoons all purpose flour till you reach a thicker consistency.
- You can substitute cheeses with pepper jack and Monterey Jack or Swiss and Provolone for a change of pace.
- If you like it spicy add a few pinches of crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper.
- To add more protein top with chopped crispy cooked bacon.
- Turn on the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking to lightly brown the tops of the cakes but stay close by as I have always found broilers unpredictable.
- These potatoes are best served promptly while the edges are slightly crispy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven in a muffin tin or in the microwave.
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