Description
Crispy oven-baked mashed potato cakes deliver a golden-brown exterior with a creamy interior. Comforting potato goodness makes this simple side dish perfect for gathering friends around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) mashed potatoes
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps green onions, chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Kindle the oven to a robust 400F (200C), setting the stage for golden-brown potato cakes while prepping a parchment-lined baking sheet with a whisper of grease.
- Mixing Foundation: Merge mashed potatoes with egg in a generous bowl, crafting a creamy base that will bind the delectable cakes together seamlessly.
- Flavor Fusion: Weave shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the potato mixture, stirring until the ingredients harmonize into a cohesive blend that promises crispy perfection.
- Cake Crafting: Sculpt uniform patties using measured scoops, placing them with gentle precision on the prepared baking sheet, allowing a breath of space between each potato canvas.
- Olive Oil Transformation: Anoint each cake with a delicate brush of olive oil, promising a lustrous, crisp exterior that will tantalize taste buds.
- Oven Alchemy: Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven, allowing the potato cakes to transform for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to ensure an even, sun-kissed golden hue.
- Serving Flourish: Liberate the cakes from the oven once they’ve achieved a stunning crisp finish, then adorn with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, crowning with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a vibrant final touch.
Notes
- Prevent Crumbling: Ensure mashed potatoes are well-chilled and not too watery to help potato cakes maintain their shape during baking.
- Boost Crispiness: Pat potato patties dry with paper towels before brushing with olive oil to maximize golden-brown exterior and prevent sogginess.
- Customize Flavors: Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, or pepper jack to create unique taste profiles.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace traditional breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg