those Loaded Mashed Potato desserts are your favorite twice baked potato in patty shape, and the high-quality use of leftover mashed potatoes! you understand that meme approximately spaghetti: “I don’t continually make spaghetti, but when I do, I make enough to end hunger.” LOL. Makes me snort every time. properly, I assume the equal issue applies to mashed potatoes!
I constantly assume I’m making the suitable amount for dinner, but turn out to be with way extra than essential. when that happens, I make Loaded Mashed Potato desserts day after today with the leftovers. It’s almost as if my subconscious purposefully has me cook dinner more mashed potatoes than I want, just so i can make those Loaded Mashed Potato desserts. It’s not a awful hassle to have.
Ingredients :
- 5 slices bacon, diced small
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cup leftover cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- hot sauce, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- sour cream, for serving
- minced fresh chives, for serving
Instructions :
- Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, stirring occasionally 5-7 minutes. Drain off grease and transfer to a large bowl (reserving some for garnish.)
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, and garlic; saute until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the bacon.
- Add to the bowl the mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, egg, mustard, pepper, and a few dashes of hot sauce; stir to combine.
- Form mixture into 8 (1/3-cup) patties, about 1/2-3/4 inch thick.
- Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat. Fry patties until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream, chives, and reserved bacon.