{"id":238545,"date":"2025-05-12T18:42:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/potato-cakes-the-country-cook\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T18:42:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:42:34","slug":"potato-cakes-the-country-cook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=238545","title":{"rendered":"Potato Cakes – The Country Cook"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Turn leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, golden Potato Cakes with a fluffy center! Savory, pan-fried, and perfect as a main dish or side!<\/em><\/p>\n

A 35 MINUTE RECIPE MADE WITH LEFTOVERS<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re like me, I always make WAY too many mashed potatoes! One of my favorite recipes is my Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes<\/a> but it does make a lot. So one of my favorite things to make the next day with them are these Potato Cakes! They\u2019re light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They pack a ton of flavor and are easy to customize to your tastes! Need another tasty way to use up some leftovers? I also have a fabulous recipe for Mashed Potato Soup<\/a> that is also a family favorite!<\/p>\n

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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What is a Potato Cake?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Unlike potato lakes that are made with shredded potatoes, a potato cake is made with mashed potatoes (usually with cheese and bacon added.).They are then pan fried with a crispy exterior and a soft and creamy interior.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Can I bake these in the oven instead?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Potato cakes can be baked in the oven.\u00a0Preheat the oven to 400F degrees, lightly grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.\u00a0Mix and shape potato cakes as directed.\u00a0 Bake for 15-16 minutes, flipping halfway through baking. They don\u2019t come out quite as crispy but it works. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

How do I make potato cakes in the air fryer?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Again, they don\u2019t come out quite the same but you can make it work. Spray an air fryer basked with nonstick spray (olive oil or avocado oil works best.) Preheat the air fryer to 400F degrees. Mix and form cakes as directed, place 3-4 cakes in the air-fryer basket, spray the cakes lightly with cooking spray, air-fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through frying (or until browned on the outside and warmed up in the middle.)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Why use baking powder?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

A little baking powder gives these cakes a slight rise and soft interior.\u00a0Baking powder can be omitted if desired \u2013 it will just result in a slightly more dense potato cake.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

What other seasonings can I use?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Your preferred seasonings can be added (whatever you think might taste good with the potatoes) like onion powder, red pepper flakes, and fresh chives would all make great additions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

What if I don\u2019t have leftover mashed potatoes?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

If you really want to make these but don\u2019t have leftover mashed potatoes, just grab some instant potatoes or the containers of premade mashed potatoes. They will work just fine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

How long are Potato Cakes good for?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Leftover cakes can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days and frozen for up to 3 months.\u00a0Reheat in the microwave, a warm oven, or air-fryer until heated through.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)<\/h3>\n