Cheesy Chile Leftover Mashed Potato Patties
In this recipe, leftover low-fat mashed potatoes are transformed into delicious and crispy potato patties. Packed with flavorful green chiles, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro, these patties are a delightful way to enjoy your leftovers in a new and exciting way. Each bite offers a crunchy exterior and a fluffy interior, making them a perfect side dish or snack. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor these savory mashed potato patties!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 cups chilled leftover low-fat mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg white
- 1 can (3 oz.) diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp minced cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, 1 egg white, green chiles, Parmesan cheese and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg white. In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and pepper.
- Using rounded ⅓ cup portions, form the mashed potato mixture into patties. Place the patties on a cutting board.
- Dip each patty into the whisked eggs white, then the seasoned breadcrumbs and place on a flat surface, such as a cutting board.
- Place the prepared baking sheet in the oven and heat for 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly place the patties on the sheet.
- Return to the oven and cook until the patties are golden brown, about 15 minutes per side.
- Garnish with cilantro (if desired) and serve.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Makes 8
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Patty
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 24.6 g
- Protein Content: 5.2 g
- Fat Content: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol Content: 6.3 mg
- Sodium Content: 416.4 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
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