Thanksgiving Leftover Potato Fritters
ByCaroline Lange
Photo by James Ransom
- Serves
- as many as you want
Any leftover mashed potatoes can gain a new life in the frying pan. Simply combine whatever you've got with an egg, some breadcrumbs, and spices. These potato fritters are adapted from Merrill's cheesy broccoli ones, here: https://food52.com/recipes/26127-mashed-potato-cakes-with-broccoli-and-cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, plus more as needed and some to roll the patties in
- 1 pound mashed potatoes (Yukon or sweet potatoes)
- 1 egg
- Spices, herbs, seasonings, cheese, etc. (See suggestions below!)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Directions
- Step 1
Set aside a small dish of breadcrumbs. Stir together the potatoes, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Step 2
Add the seasonings you're using. Add more breadcrumbs if needed; the mixture should not be particularly wet. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Step 3
Heat olive or canola oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat while you form your potato mixture into patties and roll the patties in the dish of panko breadcrumbs.
- Step 4
Carefully pan-fry the fritters, flipping when golden brown and crisp-looking, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Step 5
SEASONING SUGGESTIONS: Sweet potatoes + fresh ginger + brown sugar Sweet potatoes + cilantro + cumin Sweet potatoes + cranberry sauce + minced sage Potatoes + mustard seeds + caramelized onions Potatoes + shredded Cheddar + paprika Potatoes + ranch seasoning + garlic + chives