Description
Mashed Potato Fritters are a delicious way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, golden bites of goodness. With a fluffy interior and satisfying crunch, these fritters are perfect for snacking or as a side dish at any gathering. Whether served with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce, they promise to delight your taste buds and impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and customizable with herbs or cheese, these fritters will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and preheat a skillet over medium heat with oil until shimmering.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, cheese (if using), green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until thick yet scoopable.
- Portion out the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Fry patties in hot oil without overcrowding the pan until golden brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain cooked fritters on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream or your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg