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Old Fashioned Potato Cakes

Old Fashioned Potato Cakes made with Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Keyword: potato, potato cakes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large Potatoes
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1/2 tbsp Dried Minced Onion
  • 1-2 Eggs
  • 3-4 tbsp Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel Potatos and boil until tender. Drain water then add milk, minced onion, salt and pepper to taste. Mash potatoes and chill. You can also use leftover mashed potatoes (around 4 cups).
  • Mix potatoes, egg, flour, garlic powder or your favorite seasonings in a bowl until batter forms.
  • Your batter should be on the thick side. If too thin add flour.
  • Heat 1/4-inch oil in large skillet.
  • Once oil is up to temperature, drop 4-5 inch circles of batter into oil.
  • Cook until golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve hot and Enjoy!