Down Home Fried Mashed Potato Patties Food

FRIED MASHED POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and salt together in a bowl.
• Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Drop large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the frying pan. Flatten into a patties as you flip; cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per cake. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.

POTATO PATTIES | FRIED POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cold mashed potatoes and the egg. Make sure the egg is evenly distributed through the potatoes.
• Add the grated onion, flour, salt, and pepper and use a fork to gently mix in the ingredients.
• Add enough oil to a large fry pan so that it is approximately 1/2" deep and place over medium heat. Allow the oil to come to temperature, about 350°F.
• Scoop scant 1/2 cups of the potato mixture and gently drop them into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan -- cook no more than 3-4 patties at a time. Gently, flatten each mound into a patty shape with a spatula.
• Fry for about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on the first side, until golden brown. Then, slide the spatula under the patty and turn it over. You'll find enlisting a second utensil makes the flip a bit easier! Then, cook for another 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
• Transfer the cooked patty to a cooling rack placed over paper towels. Allow to cool slightly, serve, and enjoy!

DOWN HOME FRIED MASHED POTATO PATTIES

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl mix potatoes, eggs, onions, and cheese. With about 1/2 cup of mixture form potatoes into individual patties. Heat skillet and melt some butter or margarine in it. Fry patties until outside is crispy and inside is hot. Serve with sausage links or other simple main dish.
• 2. OPTIONAL: You can top patties with sour cream or left over gravy.
• 3. MAKE THIS A MEAL BY TOPPING PATTIES WITH A MEAT AND GRAVY MIXTURE. Mom might use left over turkey or chicken and gravy, for example.

FRIED MASHED POTATO PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine the mashed potatoes and milk in a large bowl. Mix well. Add the egg, salt, pepper, flour, and herbs (if using). Mix until the egg and flour are completely incorporated. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Form the mashed potato mixture into patties. Add the patties to the skillet in a single layer (in batches if necessary). Cook, turning once, until golden brown on each side. Serve hot with sour cream or ketchup, if desired.

FRIED POTATO PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients; chill.
• Shape mixture into 6 patties.
• Dip each patty into lightly beaten egg then lightly coat with breadcrumbs.
• Heat vegetable oil and fry over medium heat until lightly browned, turning once.
• Tip: If you feel your potatoes are too watery, lightly dust with flour prior to dipping into the egg wash.

FRIED POTATO AND ONION PATTIES

Steps:

• Place potatoes between paper towels to squeeze out excess moisture.
• Combine all ingredients except oil and mix well.
• Heat 1/8" of oil in a large skillet and drop mixture 1/4 cup at a time into hot oil.
• Press mixture into 3" rounds with the back of a spoon.
• Fry until golden brown, turning once.
• Drain on paper towels.

MASHED POTATO PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix together mashed potatoes, beaten egg, and green onions and stir.
• Over medium heat place olive oil in pan.
• Drop spoonfuls of mixture into fryingpan and cook until lightly brown on each side.

CRISPY FRIED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat a heavy, thick frying pan until a droplet of water evaporates immediately if you flick it inches (DO NOT put any oil or fat of any sort in the pan, the potatoes WILL stick if you do).
• Tip in your mashed potatoes and spread out to cover the pan base.
• Cook on a medium heat and turn and shake occasionally.
• Turn over in parts (it isn't like an omelette, don't worry if it breaks).
• Keep frying until you have a solid crispy shell around it and a nice creamy center.
• Enjoy with a spicy tomato sauce or ketchup and mayonnaise.

FRIED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Add the onion to the mashed potatoes.
• Form into hamburger shape.
• Dip patties in flour on both sides.
• Fry in some hot grease until golden brown on each side.