Have you ever wondered what you could to spruce up those leftover mashed potatoes? Leftover mashed potatoes seem to lack the pizzazz that they had when they were freshly mashed. You try to make them just as good by doctoring them up with a little butter, salt and pepper. You toss in a little bit chicken broth, cover them and place them in the microwave covered with a paper towel. You reduce the power so they will heat all the way through but no matter how much care and thought you put into your leftover mashed potatoes they are not near as good as the first time….until now.
Meet Crispy Pepper Jack Potato Cakes! These beauties are made with leftover mashed potatoes, Pepper Jack cheese, an egg, a little flour and a few spices. They come out so crispy and flavorful. They put microwaved leftover mashed potatoes to shame. You can top with scallions and sour cream, chili, eggs or sausage gravy. They are the perfect accompaniment for roasted chicken, grilled steak or Dry Rub Sweet Barbecue Pork Tenderloin! They are amazingly easy to mix together and in less than fifteen minutes you have Crispy Pepper Jack Potato Cakes!
Oh you say that you rarely have leftover mashed taters. No worries you can cook up a fresh batch or next time you fix them put some aside in an airtight container in the fridge. They will be good to go for three days. Don’t pass up these Crispy Pepper Jack Potato Cakes They are delicious, easy and dependable. Even my picky son loves them.
Other potato recipes you will love!
- Easy Fondant Potatoes
- Duchess Potatoes
- Loaded Potato Soup
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooled mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
- Optional: Sour cream
Instructions
- In medium bowl mix together mashed potatoes, flour, Pepper Jack cheese, egg, green onions, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and baking powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in skillet over medium heat. Using large cookie scoop place 3-4 scoops into skillet. Spray spatula with nonstick cooking spray and press to flatten. Shake the spatula just a touch to loosen potato cake back into pan. Cook until golden brown on each side.
- Top with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition
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Corinne Carlman
My mom made these with cheddar. Called them potato pancakes
Nadine
What kind of potatoes work best? First time I made these, we all loved them. The guys put salsa on them. I made them again today, but I was not happy with them. Maybe I made them too thick today or maybe it was a difference in potatoes. I used goldens & will ask my DIL what kind she had made & go from there. Have you ever made them with hash browns? Thanks for all your yummy recipes!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Nadine. My first pick would be russet potatoes followed by Yukon Golds. I have never made them with hash browns but my gut instinct tells me that they would be delicious.
Patricia
Lots of great things to say about these, but particularly the “crispy” and “cheesy”! Love these little patties!
Sandra
This is such a great idea! My kids liked it too!
Amanda Livesay
These are the best way to use leftover mashed potatoes! The whole family loved them.
Catalina
Potato cakes! Such a great idea for dinner or breakfast! Looks amazing!
Erin
Yes! This Crispy Pepper Jack Potato Cakes is an amazing idea! Our family will love it!
Jo
Great recipe! a genius way to use leftover mashed potatoes, We love it!