Worst Cooks In America Potato Cake Recipe
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Description
Potato cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and it can be served hot or cold. This recipe is from the TV show "Worst Cooks in America," and it is perfect for novice cooks who want to impress their friends and family with a tasty and simple dish.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is about 15 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is about 15 minutes.Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or whisk
- Non-stick skillet
- Spatula
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with a fork or whisk.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Form the potato mixture into four patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.
- Carefully place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the potato cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot or cold, with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- You can also add other ingredients to the potato mixture, such as chopped onions, cooked bacon, or shredded cheese.
- If you don't have leftover mashed potatoes, you can make them fresh by boiling peeled and chopped potatoes until tender, then mashing them with butter, milk, and salt.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 21g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 7g
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the potato cakes, to ensure that they get crispy.
- Don't flip the potato cakes too soon, or they may fall apart. Wait until they are golden brown on one side before flipping.
- If the potato cakes are too dry, add a little more oil to the skillet.
- If the potato cakes are too wet, add a little more flour to the mixture.
- Experiment with different toppings, such as sour cream, chives, or salsa.
Enjoy this simple and tasty recipe from "Worst Cooks in America"!
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