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Crispy Potato Patties – Rice Recipes for Dinner Side Dishes

Crispy potato patties made from leftover mashed potatoes – a tasty and simple side dish idea!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheap Family Dinner Ideas, easy paleo dinner recipes for kids, Fest Mad, Low Carb Rotisserie Chicken Meals, quick bread recipes easy loaf pan baked, Recipes Beginners, rice recipes for dinner side dishes simple easy
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 8 patties of equal size.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook the patties in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Serve warm with sour cream, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

You can add cooked chopped bacon or shredded cheddar cheese to the mix for extra flavor.