Potato and Chicken Cakes (Printable)

Golden, crispy patties combining creamy potatoes with tender shredded chicken for a hearty dish.

# What You Need:

→ Cakes

01 - 2 cups mashed potatoes, cooled
02 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
03 - 1/3 cup scallions, finely sliced
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1/3 cup gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For frying

12 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, shredded chicken, scallions, eggs, cheddar cheese, parsley, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Warm 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
04 - Cook patties in batches without overcrowding, frying each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp; add more oil as needed for subsequent batches.
05 - Place cooked patties on paper towels to absorb excess oil; serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parsley or sour cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They turn boring leftovers into something your family will actually get excited about.
  • The outside crisps up beautifully while the inside stays creamy and tender.
  • You can have them on the table in under 40 minutes, no fancy techniques required.
  • They work just as well for breakfast with a fried egg on top as they do for dinner.
02 -
  • Make sure your mashed potatoes are completely cool before mixing, or the eggs will scramble and the mixture will turn soupy.
  • Don't flip the patties too early or they'll fall apart, wait until you see crispy golden edges creeping up the sides.
  • If your mixture feels too wet to shape, add an extra tablespoon or two of flour until it holds together.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to portion the mixture evenly so all your cakes cook at the same rate.
  • Press the patties gently but firmly, loose ones will crumble and dense ones won't cook through as nicely.
  • If you want extra crunch, dust the shaped patties lightly with a bit more flour or breadcrumbs before frying.
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