easy cheddar potato cakes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Valencia Walker
Flint, MI

I am always looking for quick and easy dinner ideas to feed my busy family. When I stumbled upon this one, I tried it and my family instantly fell in love with these. I add about a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of real bacon bits to the batter... MMM MMM GOOD!!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For easy cheddar potato cakes

  • 2 c
    instant potato flakes,
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    cornmeal
  • 1 tsp
    seasoning salt
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 c
    onions
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • vegetable oil (for fying)

How To Make easy cheddar potato cakes

  • 1
    In a bowl combine dry ingredients and onion. In another bowl mix milk, egg, and melted butter. Whisk until well combined; add to the dry mixture; mix well. Let the mixture sit for 10-12 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Using slightly wet hands, tightly shape into small balls (About 2 TBLS) place into hot oil then press down lightly with back of a spoon. Cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add more oil as needed.

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