Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

from allrecipes.com
Snack
20 min
4 servings
255 kcal / serving

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!

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsmashed potatoes
  • 1 cupall-purpose flour
  • 1onion, diced
  • 1egg
  • ½ teaspoonground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ cupvegetable oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Drain on paper towels. Repeat with any remaining batter. Serve and enjoy!