Video:How to Make Mashed Potato Cakes

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Transcript:How to Make Mashed Potato Cakes

Hi, I'm Chef William Richards for About.com. Here's a great way to recycle last night's mashed potatoes. "Mashed Potato Cakes" are a hearty side dish for any meal - from breakfast to dinner.

Ingredients for Mashed Potato Cakes

Here are the ingredients that you'll need:

• 1 pound Leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 thinly sliced green onion
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon oil

Instructions for Making Mashed Potato Cakes

Beat the 2 eggs and blend them into the potatoes along with the cheese, green onion, prepared mustard, and salt and pepper. Form the potato mixture into patties about ½ inch thick. Heat up a large skillet and add a tablespoon of oil. Fry one side of the potato cakes until they're golden brown then the other until the potato cake is nice and crispy. Enjoy is as a side dish or as a meal. Thanks for watching. To learn more visit us on the web at About.com