Need a little help

[crewsk]

How do you make potato patties with leftover mashed potatoes? I have some leftovers & want to make some for supper tonight.

[crewsk]

Nevermind, I found what I needed. But any recipes will be welcomed!

[Alix]

Hi there, I am not very good with measurements either, but here goes.

I take the mashed potatoes, throw in a bunch of flour and a tsp or two of baking powder and work the stuff til it is doughy. I sometimes toss in an egg, or some milk, and of course salt and pepper. Then I just fry and go. Yum, may have to do this again soon. I usually do mine with raw grated potato, but when you have leftovers, that is the way to go.

[crewsk]

This is the recipe I used tonight but I added a handful of grated cheddar cheese & some paprika to the mixture. It came from www.cooks.com. I don't really do measurements either. I can't wait to try both of your suggestions. Thank you very much! :D



FRIED MASHED POTATO PATTIES

1 1/2 c. leftover mashed potatoes
2 tbsp. milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cooking oil
Mash cold potatoes with fork until soft. Add milk. Mix well. Add egg, salt, pepper and flour. Mix until well mixed. Fry in cooking oil.

[Juliev]

yummm..that would also be good with some finely diced gr pepper and onion thrown in.... I'd like to dunk them in a yummy roasted red pepper dressing too... I'm going to have to make something to eat soon.. lol

[Juliev]

Here is the roasted red pepper dressing I stated above... those potato pancakes would also be good with some warm bacon dressing.. that recipe is included too.

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing:

7 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup plain yogurt
salt and pepper to taste

In a blender or food processor puree the red peppers, cayenne, and vinegar until the mixture is smooth and with the motor running add the oil in a stream. Turn off the motor, scrape down the sides, and blend in the yogurt and salt/pepper to taste..

Warm Creamy Bacon Dressing:

4 bacon slices, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
1/2 cup milk

Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.

Heat reserved drippings, bacon and garlic over low heat 1 minute.

Stir in salad dressing and milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

[middie]

ooh julie those sound yummy! thanks for sharing. think i'm going to make the bacon one tomorrow!

[goodgiver]

Can you use left over instant mashed potatoes ?

[Juliev]

I don't see why not goodgiver. Just make sure they aren't too soupy.. if you feel they are, add alittle more flour.

and thanks middie.. it's an extremely easy dressing..and very good!

[goodgiver]

Thanks a lot Juliev. You all here are sssssoooooooo helpful. God bless you all.