Easy Cheddar Potato Cakes from Dry Potatoes

G-Mom-B knew how to be frugal. Yep, she could use up any leftover, or food that was just about at the end of it's usefulness... Fruit crumb cake was a favorite:@) While today's recipe isn't quite a -use it up- idea, I'm brought back to G-Mom's potato cakes from leftover mashed potatoes, good stuff folks. With the world as it is today, it's not a bad idea to have some items in the pantry that have a long shelf life. Instant mashed potatoes are one suggestion. I had some, and decided to make Easy Cheddar Potato Cakes from Dry Potatoes. Love the addition of corn meal, it adds some texture and bite. I think Grandmom would approve...

Recipe easily cut in half, just scramble what's left of the egg and cook it in the pan too. As a point of reference: A 4oz package of dry mashed potatoes = about 1 1/2 C.

As an experiment I cooked some, put the leftover batter in the fridge to get nice and cold, formed the balls and froze them.

Then simply thawed them for about 30 minutes and fried as normal. Although I used olive oil this time-yum. Worked just fine:@)

We did use some leftover mashed potatoes for these

Roasted Garlic Potato Cakes here:

Easy Cheddar Potato Cakes-from Food.com

2 C dry potato flakes

1 C shredded cheddar cheese

2 Tblsp flour

1/4 C corn meal

1-2 tsp seasoned salt

1 tsp garlic powder

2 green onion, sliced

1/4 tsp cayenne, optional

1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste

2 C milk

1 egg

1/4 C butter, melted

vegetable oil for frying-I prefer olive oil, or bacon fat would be great...

1. Add everything through black pepper to bowl.
2. Mix milk, egg and butter well.
3. Stir wet into dry, mix well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes or until well absorbed.
4. Heat skillet to medium (a non-stick pan works well). Add oil.
5. Using slightly wet hands, form mixture into 2 Tblsp balls, place in skillet, press down with back of spoon.
6. Cook about 3 minutes each side, or until lightly browned, adding more oil as needed. Remove to paper towel.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)