QUICK MASHED POTATO CAKES

Quick Mashed Potato Cakes image

What a great way to use up any remaining mashed potatoes! These light cakes cook up golden brown and have a wonderful butter-and-onion flavor. Kids and adults alike will love our Test Kitchen's spin on a classic!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a large nonstick skillet coated with butter-flavored cooking spray, melt butter over medium heat. , Drop potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; press lightly to flatten. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges