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Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Last Updated on November 17, 2020. Originally Posted on November 25, 2020 By Laura Franco / 8 Comments

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Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes are one of the best ways to use up leftover mashed potatoes. We've loaded these with ham, cheese, and sour cream. via @krazykitchenmomLoaded Mashed Potato Cakes are one of the best ways to use up leftover mashed potatoes. We've loaded these with ham, cheese, and sour cream. via @krazykitchenmom

Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes are one of the best ways to use up leftover mashed potatoes. We’ve loaded these with ham, cheese, and sour cream.

Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

I don’t make mashed potatoes very often. But when I do make them, it’s usually a special occasion or a holiday which means I make a lot of mashed potatoes. And while they are great leftover with some butter and gravy, they are also great for making these potato cakes.

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

  • Cold mashed potatoes
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Diced ham
  • Sour cream
  • Eggs
  • Salt and pepper
  • Onion powder and garlic powder
  • Panko bread crumbs
  • Parmesan cheese
Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Creative Combinations

While I made these with diced ham, cheese, sour cream, and some spices, you can really get creative with the combinations. How about a few of these?

  1. Denver Omelet Style – ham, green bell pepper, onion, and cheese.
  2. Reuben Style – Corned beef, swiss cheese, topped with a dollop of thousand island dressing.
  3. Philly Cheesesteak Style – sliced roast beef, cheese, onions, mushrooms, and sweet peppers.
  4. Greek Style – Olives, tomatoes, kale, sour cream, feta cheese.
  5. Thanksgiving Style – Turkey, dressing, gravy, topped with a dollop of cranberry sauce.
Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fry the potato cakes?

This recipe calls for baking the potato cakes at 375° for 30 minutes. But you can certainly fry them if you’d like. Just add 1-2 TBS of oil to a stovetop skillet and fry the cakes for 4 minutes on each side. Drain them on a plate covered with a paper towel.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • Use cold mashed potatoes because they will hold together much better when you are forming the cakes
  • You can use store-bought mashed potatoes instead of making your own if you don’t have any leftovers. Just make sure you buy the prepared mashed potatoes that they sell refrigerated and ready to microwave. Hint: you won’t even have to microwave them. Just mix the ingredients and bake.
  • I use an ice cream scoop to make sure all of my cakes are the same size.
Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

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Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes are one of the best ways to use up leftover mashed potatoes. We’ve loaded these with ham, cheese, and sour cream.
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Course: Leftovers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: leftover mashed potatoes, leftovers, potato cakes, potato fritters
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cakes
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups of cold mashed potatoes
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1-1/3 cup plain panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Add mashed potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add cheese, ham, sour cream and mix together with a wooden spoon.
  • Add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and 1/3 cup panko, 1/3 cup parmesan, and mix thoroughly.
  • In a separate dish, mix the remaining 1 cup of panko and 2/3 cup of parmesan cheese.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out a ball of the potato mixture.
  • Roll the ball in the panko cheese mixture and place it on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Repeate making all of the potato cakes.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Use cold mashed potatoes because they will hold together much better when you are forming the cakes
  • You can use store-bought mashed potatoes instead of making your own if you don’t have any leftovers. Just make sure you buy the prepared mashed potatoes that they sell refrigerated and ready to microwave. Hint: you won’t even have to microwave them. Just mix the ingredients and bake.
  • I use an ice cream scoop to make sure all of my cakes are the same size.

If you make this recipe, show me a pic! You can upload your photo to your Instagram account and tag me @krazykitchenmom

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Last Updated: November 17, 2020

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  1. Lynn @ Fresh April Flours says

    November 29, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    This is a really great idea, especially because while I love leftover mashed potatoes, they dry out after a few days! So smart!

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      December 1, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      I bet your boys would like them too. Great little hand-held food.

      Reply
  2. Carlos at Spoonabilities says

    November 29, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    I love potatoes and any idea is welcome to have a excuse to eat them. I really enjoy your tips in every post

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      December 1, 2019 at 3:08 pm

      Thanks for commenting on my tips. It’s my special add.

      Reply
  3. Sue Ringsdorf says

    November 29, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    I’m going to make these potato cakes tomorrow, because I have loads of leftover mashed potatoes! Thanks for the brilliant idea, Laura! 🙂

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      December 1, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      Hope you all liked them!

      Reply
  4. Saif says

    December 1, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    This looks so good. The presentation kinda remind of hash brown. I love it..

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      December 1, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Thanks! You might be on to something here – I bet you could use hash browns instead of mashed potatoes.

      Reply

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