Ham Mashed Potato Cakes
These ham mashed potato cakes are the most amazing way to use leftover mashed potatoes. They are incredibly cheesy and make for a delicious snack or appetizer!
Servings: 18 cakes
Ingredients
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- ½ cup chopped ham
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 deseeded and minced jalapeño
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup plain bread crumbs
- 4-6 tablespoons Oil for shallow frying
- Sour Cream or Mayonnaise for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the 4 cups mashed potatoes, ½ cup chopped ham, 2 cups shredded Mozzarella, 1 egg, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 deseeded and minced jalapeño, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic.
- Stir the potato mixture together until well combined, the mixture should be thick and should hold its shape. If it's too loose, add a tablespoon of flour at a time (this will depend on the consistency of your mashed potatoes)
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the mixture and form it into patties about ⅓-inch thickness. Coat each cake evenly in the ½ cup plain bread crumbs and set aside.
- Heat 4-6 tablespoons Oil for shallow frying in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the patties in a single layer on each side for 3-4 minutes till golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot with Sour Cream or Mayonnaise for serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg
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