MASHED POTATO CAKES

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My mother often made this recipe and probably grew up with it in the Appalachian area of Tennessee. She usually served it on Monday, making use of leftover mashed potatoes from Sunday dinner. We used to eat this topped with brown gravy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce, optional
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, lightly beat one egg. Add the onion, potatoes, flour, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce if desired. , Shape into four to six patties; place on a greased baking sheet. Lightly beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush over potato cakes. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 247mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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