I haven’t had friend mashed potatoes since I was a child. Partly because it requires leftover mashed potatoes and we never seem to have any left.
However, for whatever reason as I was peeling potatoes to make mashed potatoes, I got a little carried away and peeled 10 POUNDS!. Needless to say, I had a few leftovers, which brought to mind my momma’s fried potatoes recipe.
This friend potato recipe falls in two of my favorite categories: Cheap and Easy.
Fried Mashed Potatoes
- Cold mashed potatoes (I had about 4 cups) Just adjust the ingredients to the number of potatoes you have.
- Flour (I used about 1/4 cup)
- 2 eggs (I would use 2 eggs regardless of the amount of mashed potatoes. It helps bind the patties).
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbs butter + oil for frying.
- Mix potatoes, eggs, and flour in a bowl (I squish it together with my hands). If the potatoes are not sticky enough to form a patty add a little more flour.
- Form into patties.
- Place oil in the skillet, enough to lightly cover the bottom of the skillet, and add 2 tablespoons butter, heat to medium-high.
- Fry patties in hot oil/butter until golden brown. Serve warm.
The next time you have leftover mashed potatoes, try this fried mashed potatoes recipe. This potato recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Fried Mashed Potatoes
This fried potatoes recipe is great for any meal of the day. The next time you have leftover mashed potatoes, fry them up and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- oil for frying.
Instructions
- Mix potatoes, eggs, and flour in a bowl (I squish it together with my hands). If the potatoes are not sticky enough to form a patty add a little more flour.
- Form into patties.
- Place oil in the skillet, enough to lightly cover the bottom of the skillet, and add 2 tablespoons butter, heat to medium-high.
- Fry patties in hot oil/butter until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
Use 2 eggs regardless even if you are using less than 4 cups of mashed potatoes. It will help bind the patties.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 383Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 110mgSodium 854mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 8g