Mashed Potato Cakes
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, this mashed potato cake recipe is pure comfort on a plate.
Ingredients
Method
2) In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, 180g of the panko, the egg, cheese, bacon, onion, butter, sour cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Form the potato mixture into 7.5cm patties. Dredge in the remaining panko.
3) In a large frying pan, heat the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the potato cakes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until brown and crisp. Serve immediately.
Say hello to these unbelievable mashed potato cakes - your new go-to comfort classic!
Think of this mashed potato cake recipe as a fusion of buttery creamy mashed potatoes and crispy hash browns, with a little cheese, bacon, and spring onion, covered in Japanese panko breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. Ideal for brunch, midweek suppers, or as a cosy dinner side, they’re everything you want from comfort food.
Top these mouthwatering mashed potato patties with a dollop of sour cream and spring onions, or serve alongside lemon and garlic roast chicken, a classic Cuban steak sandwich, grilled fish, or even poached eggs with asparagus and Hollandaise for an absolutely brilliant brunch. In fact these mashed potato cakes are so good they might just upstage the main!
What makes these marvellous mashed potato patties such a hit? For one thing, they’re practical to make at home and take mash to next-level deliciousness. Want to change things up? Swap Cheddar for Gruyère or Emmenthal, toss in chopped herbs or spicy jalapeños, or try a sprinkle of smoked cayenne or paprika for a little Southern sunshine. However you flip them, these mashed potato cakes are crispy, creamy, and completely crave-worthy.
Our mashed potato cake recipe is a delicious delight, and if you're looking for more crispy crunch, try courgette fritters with a red pepper mayo, sweet and savoury beer-battered apple and onion rings, or sweet potato oven chips with an avocado dip. Comfort food doesn’t get much better than this!
