LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES

Of course they’re good to just reheat or to use in Loaded Mashed Potato Egg Rolls but my absolute favorite way to enjoy them is this recipe. Mashed potato pancakes make leftover mashed potatoes (with a few easy additions), into a new family favorite!

You can just add a little cheese and seasonings to make a side but if you want to turn this into a light meal or hearty lunch, add in some leftover chicken or turkey (or even stuffing)!

Mashed potatoes are easy to make (and even easier to make in the crock pot) so I often will boil up some potatoes just so we have enough mashed potatoes to make these mashed potato cakes!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheese such as cheddar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 strips bacon
• 1 medium onion chopped (or 1/4 cup green onion)
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp butter or margarine

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fry the bacon until crispy and drain on a paper towel until cool. Crumble into small bits. Place the bacon bits into a large bowl.
2. Pour off all but 2 tbsp of bacon grease from the frying pan and cook the garlic, and white onion if using, over medium heat until translucent. (If using green onion, no need to precook).
3. ....................................

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