Crisp Mashed Potato Cakes

By japaulson

Cheddar cheese, bacon, and a panko coating make these a satisfying side dish.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
• 2 tablespoons shredded extrasharp cheddar cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 center-cut bacon slice, cooked and crumbled
• 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add green onions to pan, and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Place mashed potatoes in a medium bowl. Stir in onions, cheese, salt, pepper, and bacon. Divide potato mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Place panko in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in panko. Place patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Carefully turn patties over; bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.

Nutritional Information
Calories:122 (16% from fat)
Fat:2.2g (sat 1.1g,mono 0.5g,poly 0.1g)
Protein:3.6g
Carbohydrate:22g
Fiber:2g
Cholesterol:6mg
Iron:0.3mg
Sodium:290mg
Calcium:40mg