Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

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These potato cakes are simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Great with any meal and kids of all ages love 'em!

Submitted by DaMonkey
Updated on September 23, 2024
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A plated stack of old-fashioned potato cakes topped with sour cream and sliced chives
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 egg

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make old fashioned potato cakes

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  2. Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined, similar to a batter consistency.

    A bowl of potatoes, flour, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper all mixed together with a large spoon

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  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

    A skillet with two potato cakes cooking in hot oil

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  4. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with any remaining batter. Serve and enjoy!

    A plated stack of old-fashioned potato cakes topped with sour cream and sliced chives

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
5g Fat
45g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 627mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 407mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.