Mashed Potato Patties With Ham and Cheese
Sturdy pancakes with potatoes, ham and cheese. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Servings: 8 patties
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more for frying
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- ¾ cup ham ¼" dice
- ¾ cup grated cheese cheddar, mozzarella or any cheese that melts well
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all purpose flour use gluten free flour for gluten free patties
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- sour cream and chives for garnish optional
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together well. Use a ½ cup scoop to form patties.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve with chopped chives and sour cream.
Variation
- If you like a bit of heat you can add some fresh jalapeno peppers chopped finely, a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or substitute 1-3 tsps of vegetable oil in the mixture for chili oil.
- A scoop of leftover green peas also goes well in these patties.
Notes
Note 1: Patties store well in the fridge and can be gently reheated through as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg