Description
These Onion and Cheddar Mashed Potato Cakes are a delightful comfort food that blends the creamy texture of mashed potatoes with the savory flavors of caramelized onions and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry each patty until golden on both sides.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispy exterior, ensure the oil is hot before adding the patties.
- Feel free to add herbs to the mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg