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Homemade Irish Potato Cakes

Delicious and crispy potato cakes made from mashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato Cake Base
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes preferably cold
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
Form the Cakes
  1. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into flat cakes.
Cook the Cakes
  1. Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the potato cakes for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These potato cakes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.

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