Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes with Chive-Onion Dip
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into a delightful treat with these Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes with Chive-Onion Dip. Perfect for any occasion, these crispy cakes boast a golden-brown exterior and a soft, flavorful interior that makes waste a thing of the past. The addition of a creamy chive-onion dip elevates this dish, ensuring it’s both comforting and impressive. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, these potato cakes are a versatile and satisfying meal option that your family and friends will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- small pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop in ¼ cup of the potato mixture for each cake and flatten slightly.
- Cook each cake for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Repeat until all batter is used.
- For the dip, whisk together sour cream, chives, lemon juice, onion powder, and salt until smooth.
- Serve warm potato cakes with the chive-onion dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg