Fried potato patty

These crunchy tender fried mashed potato cakes will have you making extra mashed potatoes just to enjoy the leftovers.

What separates these potato patties from regular potato pancakes? They start off with mashed potatoes for an uber-creamy center once you break through the crispy fried exterior. Tater heaven.

Every bite of these pillowy soft loaded mashed potato patties is heavenly! The secret to extra-fluffy potato cakes lies in baking powder.

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into delicious, crispy fried potato cakes in 4-minutes! Crispy golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside!

A real kid pleaser. Best made with fresh potatoes, as opposed to instant, with a stiff potato consistency. I just boil a few potatoes and smash them with a fork.

These Fried Potato Cakes are a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes! Wonderful appetizer or side dish!

Mashed Potato Fritters - the BEST use of leftover mashed potatoes! Easy to make with just 2 main ingredients. You will love the crispy edges.

Old Fashioned Potato Cakes made with Mashed Potatoes

Fried Potato Cakes recipe: A great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. It does not take much to make enough to serve 4 people so save your leftover potatoes even the instant will do but regular potatoes are best.

Fried Potato Patties are the best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes -- gorgeously golden brown on the outside, and fluffy, creamy potato heaven on the inside!