With easy and fun ingredients these Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes are a super quick and easy recipe that comes together in minutes. Eat as a side or an appetizer with your favorite toppings and dippings.
The holidays are coming up quick, football has started and this is the time of year that I’m whipping up all my favorite foods. These Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes are one of them.
I’m all about the appetizers and side dishes and these are perfect for either of those. There really is no set time that is perfect to make these but we love serving on game day or as an appetizer for the holidays.
If I could, I’d just make a huge buffet table loaded with appetizers for a large family get-together. So, taking my love of small bites I came up with an amazingly delicious, crunchy Loaded Mashed Potato Cake!
Would it surprise you to know this comes together in a flash, like 9 minutes to be exact? No, I do not want you slaving over a huge pot of boiling potatoes when you have so many other things you have to worry about while making a huge meal.
That is the beauty of this recipe, they are so good and you can have them in under 10 minutes, it’s almost unheard of right? Well believe me, these do and they are absolutely amazing.
This is one of my husband’s most requested recipes on game days. So every Sunday it seems like I’m making these, and we never get sick of them! This is one recipe I could never get sick of.
Loaded with bacon and cheese, you really can’t go wrong. Those are the dynamic duo and when they are paired together in any recipe they are amazing, especially this one.
Some of my other favorite appetizers we have on our site include: Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs and Easy Deviled Eggs.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With literal minimal ingredients, these come together in no time.
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes or instant for this.
- Double this recipe to serve more or have more on hand for guests.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Instant mashed potatoes
Water
Bacon
Sharp cheddar cheese
Scallion
Panko breadcrumbs
Unsalted butter
Vegetable oil
Sour cream for serving, optional
HOW TO MAKE LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES:
- Place the instant mashed potatoes and water into a microwave-safe bowl, and mix to combine. Microwave for 2 minutes, carefully take out (it will be very hot!).
- Mix in the bacon, scallions, and cheese.
- Take about 1/4 of a cup of mixture and roll it into balls.
- Flatten out slightly into patties and press into the breadcrumbs, set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter and oil. Once hot, add in the potato cakes and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve with optional sour cream and more scallions.
WHAT IS THE BEST CHEESE TO USE?
These are great with any of your favorite cheese. Just think of potato skins and the combination of flavors. Those are essentially what you are getting with these Mashed Potato Cakes.
So we love to use a nice bold cheese and usually use Sharp Cheddar. It really stands out and you can taste the cheese really well through all the other flavors.
Other cheeses that work nicely with these are Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, other cheddars. Pepper Jack is good for a spicier twist. Use what you like for this, but our preference is a Sharp Cheddar.
WHAT GOES WELL WITH LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES?
So you’ve made these but want to know what goes great with them? There are a lot of things that go great with these, some of my favorites include:
There are so many options, you really don’t need to overthink it. Anything that you would serve regular mashed potatoes with would go great with these1
HOW TO STORE:
These can be stored in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 3 days. Reheat with a little oil in a pan, microwaving them will make them soggy.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- It is best to work with cold mashed potatoes.
- You can switch up your cheeses in the filling if you’d like.
- Double this recipe to serve more people.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces or with sour cream like we do.
- You can use bacon bits in replacement of cooked and crumbled bacon.
- Instant mashed potatoes or leftover mashed potatoes can be used.
If you want a fun side dish or appetizer that is crispy, flavorful and everyone loves then you have to make these Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes!
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Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup instant mashed potatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled or ¼ cup bacon bits
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 scallion sliced green part only, plus more for serving
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sour cream for serving optional
Instructions
- Place the instant mashed potatoes and water into a microwave-safe bowl, and mix to combine. Microwave for 2 minutes, carefully take out (it will be very hot!).
- Mix in the bacon, scallions, and cheese.
- Take about 1/4 of a cup of mixture and roll it into balls.
- Flatten out slightly into patties and press into the breadcrumbs, set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter and oil. Once hot, add in the potato cakes and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve with optional sour cream and more scallions.
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Comments & Reviews
Eileen says
I love frid potato cakes