Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Name: Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; ½ cup finely diced white onion (or ¼ cup sliced green onion); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes (chilled); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or ½ teaspoon dried); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried); 2 eggs; ½ cup all-purpose flour (*see note); 4 tablespoons butter (for frying)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

These loaded mashed potato cakes make an amazing side dish or light dinner or lunch! They are the perfect way to enjoy leftover potatoes and the flavor combinations are endless!

Updated at: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:26:54 GMT