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Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

Emmy
These potato cakes are simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Great with any meal and kids of all ages love 'em!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or as needed

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined, similar to a batter consistency.
  • 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. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.