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Three Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties on a bed of green beans on a long rectangle dish garnished with two lemon slices next to a stack of small plates

What do you do when you have leftover mashed potatoes?  What about using them to make these mouthwatering Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties!

In my opinion, this is the best way to eat mashed potatoes…leftover or not. I love the warm and crisp outside with the flavorful, creamy inside. The mild saltiness from the cheese gives these mashed potato patties a wonderful taste.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Super easy to make!
  • Warm, crispy, and extremely flavorful.
  • This recipe is perfect when you have leftover mashed potatoes, either homemade mashed potatoes or made from a box.

Ingredient Notes

See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions. 

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Parsley
  • Egg
  • Bread crumbs
  • Garlic powder
  • Canola oil

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Mix all of the ingredients except the oil together. Using your hands, form into 1/2-inch patties and flatten with your palms.
  2. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  3. Gently place the patties into the pan and lightly flatten with a flat spatula. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  4. Cook until golden brown for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Remove from the pan. Serve immediately.

Close up of Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties on bed of green beans with a fork resting on a dish

Enjoy!


Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 patties
Transform leftover mashed potatoes into delicious Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties. These lightly fried patties have a lovely crisp outside and a creamy, cheesy inside.

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes, cooled
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

Instructions 

  • Mix all of the ingredients except the oil together. Using your hands, form into 1/2-inch patties and flatten with your palms.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute' pan over medium heat.
  • Gently place the patties into the pan and lightly flatten with a flat spatula. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook until golden brown for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the pan. Serve immediately.
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