Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes

Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes

Recipe adapted from here

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/3 cup freshly grated white sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper.
2. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, and flour until the cheese and flour are well distributed.
3. Form the potatoes into flat cakes.
4. Dip one cake into the beaten egg plus 2 tablespoons tap water until coated, making sure to shake off any excess egg. Dredge the cake in the seasoned breadcrumbs on both sides until covered. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs. Set side. Repeat this process until all cakes have been dipped in egg and dredged in breadcrumbs.
5. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil. Place the cakes in the skillet and pan-fry for about 2-3 minutes, until the cakes are golden brown. Turn the cakes over carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove the cakes from the skillet and drain on a plate lined with a paper towel. Serve immediately or keep warm and crisp in an oven set at 200°F until ready to serve.

-Alyssa