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EASY BACON CHEDDAR PATTY CAKES WITH LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES Recipe Image

EASY BACON CHEDDAR PATTY CAKES WITH LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES

This easy easy bacon cheddar patty cakes with leftover mashed potatoes recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • slices bacon
  • cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
  • eggs
  • teaspoon onion powder
  • /2 teaspoon salt
  • /2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble, and set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet.Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese.
  2. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat, and pan-fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side, about 4 minutes per side.