Does anyone have a recipe for potato cakes? My mother used to make

[demigoddess]

it with leftover mashed potatoes, an egg (maybe) and then fry them like pancakes in a skillet. I need to know if I am missing some ingredients. I haven't eaten or cooked them in over 50 years.

[CrispyQ]

1. YouTube has some really yummy looking potato cake recipes!

I searched mashed potato cakes & now I want to make some, too.

[mitch96]

2. my Mom made it similar to this and she used butter instead of oil, No cheese and cream

instead of milk....OMG they were delish. She slow cooked the onions and garlic down till they were caramelized and sweet. Totally clog up your blood vessels but they were SO good...
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[demigoddess]

3. thanks! I didn't think about youtube!!

[fierywoman]

4. Google always has more than enough recipes for ANYTHING.Google: "recipe potato cakes" -- you'll see!

[woodsprite]

5. My mom used to add in some grated onion or some fresh chives. nt

[Major Nikon]

6. I use left over baked potatoes

I generally make some extra baked potatoes and refrigerate the leftovers. In the morning I’ll peel them, grate them, grate some onion to throw in the mix and a whisked egg. A bit of salt and whatever seasonings you like are appropriate and fresh herbs work well.

Since the starch in the potatoes sets up overnight I don’t need to add flour, so I’d expect the same to be true for left over mashed potatoes.

I like to top them with crème fraiche.

It’s really hard to mess them up. Just use your imagination.

[elleng]

7. Latkes

Grated potato version
Latkes made of grated potatoes are popular. They are prepared by grating potatoes and onions with a box grater or food processor; then excess moisture is squeezed out. The grated potatoes are then mixed with eggs and flour or matzo meal; a vegan version uses chickpea flour and potato starch instead of eggs. The latkes are fried in batches in an oiled pan. The thickness is a matter of personal preference.

[dem in texas]

8. My kids loved latkes

I used to make them to go with kraut and sausage.

My Mother also used to make potato cakes from leftover mashed potatoes. I have also made when I had left mashed potato, seems like I add finely minced onion, a few tablespoons flour and beaten egg beaten egg.

[Callalily]

9. Yum! I haven't made these in years.

Will have to add to my menu rotation.