Name: Irish Potato Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes; 1/2 cup flour; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Homemade Irish potato cakes served with a side of creamy sauce

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Why Make This Recipe

Irish Potato Cakes are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This recipe is quick to prepare and uses simple ingredients that you probably already have at home.

How to Make Irish Potato Cakes

Ingredients:

Mashed potatoes
Flour
Butter
Fresh parsley

Directions:

In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes and flour until a dough forms.
Shape the dough into small cakes.
Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
Fry the potato cakes until golden and crispy on both sides.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy as a side with eggs or stew!

How to Serve Irish Potato Cakes

Serve your Irish Potato Cakes hot, garnished with fresh parsley. They go well as a side dish for breakfast dishes like eggs or as an accompaniment to stews and soups. You can also serve them with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.

How to Store Irish Potato Cakes

If you have leftover Irish Potato Cakes, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can last for up to three days. To reheat, simply warm them in a pan on the stove or in the oven until heated through.

Tips to Make Irish Potato Cakes

Make sure your mashed potatoes are smooth for the best texture.
Don’t add too much flour; just enough to hold the cakes together.
For extra flavor, try adding cheese or cooked onions to the potato mixture.
Fry the cakes in plenty of butter for a rich, crispy crust.

Variation

If you want to switch things up, you can add ingredients like cheese, chives, or bacon bits to the potato mixture for different flavors. You can also use leftover mashed sweet potatoes for a sweeter version.

FAQs

1. Can I use instant mashed potatoes for this recipe?
Yes, you can use instant mashed potatoes, but real mashed potatoes give a better texture and flavor.

2. Can I freeze Irish Potato Cakes?
Yes, you can freeze them. Just place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to a month. Reheat them in the oven when you are ready to eat.

3. How can I make the cakes healthier?
To make them healthier, you can bake the cakes in the oven instead of frying them in butter. Just brush them lightly with oil and bake until crispy.