tater cakes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Debby DeRousse
Houston, TX

Mom made these with leftover mashed potatoes. So this recipe is by memory.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6

Ingredients For tater cakes

  • 1
    egg
  • 2 Tbsp
    four
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated onion
  • 2 c
    leftover mashed potatoes,fresh is best, not instant
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder

How To Make tater cakes

  • 1
    Beat egg, add flour,baking powder,salt and pepper and onion into large bowl. Stir the mashed potatoes into this mixture.
  • 2
    Drop big spoonfuls(however big you want them) onto hot skillet, with about 3-4 tablespoons melted butter, margarine or oil. Brown on both sides. Sometimes I serve them with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.

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