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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Spicy Mashed Potato Patties

    June 13, 2022 Breakfast

    Spicy Mashed Potato Patties

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    Turn leftovers into Spicy Mashed Potato Patties. These are awesome for breakfast or dinner. Put an egg on it, and you've got some serious deliciousness. It's gonna be awesome.

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    Did you eat breakfast for dinner growing up? Do you have that treat in your house to this day? Most of the time, I can't be bothered to cook first thing in the morning, so when we have breakfast food, it's mostly for dinner. When I was a kid, it was all about pancakes, waffles, and French toast. These day's I'm more likely to put a fried egg on some potatoes, and if there's a jalapeno or two involved, all the better.

    I feel like the ultimate domestic goddess when I can turn leftovers into something just as or even more delicious than its first iteration. There's nothing like transmuting something delicious into something even more delicious. Just keep that energy going for as long as possible until you've gotten all it has to give.

    Spicy Mashed Potato Patties on a blue plate

    What makes Spicy Mashed Potato Patties so awesome?

    These Spicy Mashed Potato Patties are here to transform leftover mash into crispy little cakes of spicy awesomeness. Mix your mashed potatoes with some beaten egg, a bit of flour, and of course, a dash of chopped jalapenos, then fry them up golden brown to create a nice crispy outside and a creamy middle. It's delish.

    I like to top mine with an over easy egg and a bit of sour cream that's spiked with a dash of hot sauce. It's earthy and fiery all at once, and utterly satisfying. You could also crumble some bacon in these patties if you had some leftover or serve them on a bed of wilted spinach. It's so versatile.

    Spicy Mashed Potato Patties with green onions and red jalapeno

    Make it magical

    Fire energy and earth energy may seem like complete opposites. Fire is masculine, quick moving, passionate, and bold. Earth, on the other hand, is feminine, stable, grounded, and steady. But isn't life all about balance?

    If these two types of energy can compliment each other so well in our kitchens, maybe we can learn to incorporate them together in our lives as well. Stay grounded while following the call of inspiration. Keep things fresh and lively, even if you want to take it slow. Earth without fire is cold and bleak. Fire without earth will quickly fade away. Each element feeds the other in a beautiful duet. Let your food be a reminder of maintaining that duality.

    For specifics on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

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    Tips for making Spicy Mashed Potato Patties

    These are pretty easy, but you do have to use your instincts a bit because you may not have exact measurements of leftover potatoes. You may need a bit more flour to hold everything together, but you don't want your patties to be totally dry. Making these is much like making mud pies as a child. It's very messy, but obviously tastes much better than mud.

    Use a small mesh sieve or a tea strainer to dust your patties with a bit of flour before adding them to your hot pan, and let them get good and crusty before flipping them. Work gently. They will soak up some oil, so you may need to add a bit more as you work through all of your potato mixture.

    What can I serve with Spicy Mashed Potato Patties

    For me, it's gotta be a fried egg. I also like to have some hot sauce and sour cream on top. If you're making these for dinner, they can be a side dish to a nice steak or grilled chicken.

    Spicy Mashed Potato Patties

    Make leftovers awesome with Spicy Mashed Potato Patties. Some things are just better the second time around.

    Looking for more awesome potato recipes? Try this Black Pudding Hash or some Spinach & Potato Curry.

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    Spicy Mashed Potato Patties

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    Turn leftovers into Spicy Mashed Potato Patties. These are awesome for breakfast or dinner. Put an egg on it, and you've got some serious deliciousness. It's gonna be awesome. 

    • Author: Renee Rendall
    • Prep Time: 20
    • Cook Time: 15
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

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    • Approximately 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 red chili, chopped (remove the seeds if you want to decrease the heat)
    • Approximately 2 tablespoons flour for dusting
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Sour cream and hot sauce, optional

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, egg, green onion, and chili until well combined.
    2. Put a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Allow the pan to heat up while you make the patties.
    3. Use a large scoop to scoop out the potato mixture. I drop it into my hand to pat it flat then dust the top with flour and carefully place the flour side down into the hot pan. Then sprinkle the top with a bit more flour and repeat with the remaining potato mixture. You may have to cook your potato patties in batches depending on the size of your pan. 
    4. Cook each potato patty about three to five minutes a side or until it's as brown and crispy on the outside as you'd like. Gently flip your potato cake and cook for another five minutes on the second side. Remove to a plate and top your potato patty with a drizzle of sour cream and hot sauce.

    Keywords: Potatoes, Leftovers

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