Name: Fried Mashed Potato Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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In a large bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, scallions, cheese and egg.

Add 3 Tablespoons of flour. If mixture needs additional flour, add up to 3 more, one tablespoonful at a time until potatoes come together.

Form potato mixture into pancakes about ¼ inch thick.

Place remaining ½ cup of flour on a plate and dredge both sides of the pancakes in the flour.

Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

Carefully add pancakes and fry in batches until gold brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Add additional oil if needed between batches.

Season with salt and pepper as soon as they are removed from the frying pan.

Serve with sour cream.

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Chill Before Frying 🧊
Refrigerate your formed potato cakes for at least 2 hours before frying to prevent them from falling apart and ensure a crispy exterior while keeping the interior creamy.
Use Day-Old Mashed Potatoes 🥔
Prepare mashed potatoes the day before and refrigerate them, as they have less moisture content and bind together much better than freshly made potatoes.
Dry Your Mixture Thoroughly 🛁
After mixing ingredients, spread the potato mixture on a sheet pan and refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes to allow surface moisture to evaporate for superior crispiness.
Double-Dredge for Maximum Crunch 🥚
Coat each cake in flour, then egg, then flour again before frying to create an extra-crunchy, golden crust that stays crispy even after cooling.
Oil Temperature Precision 🌡️
Maintain oil at exactly 350°F using a kitchen thermometer to achieve golden-brown cakes in 3-4 minutes per side without absorbing excess oil or burning.