How to Make the Best Mashed Potato Cakes from Scratch

Ashley teaches Bridget how to make Mashed Potato Cakes.

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[tericarnes]

I saw this on pbs the other day my grandson was in the living room and he came and got me and said "maw maw you need to watch this so you can make it "❤

[DoggyMom]

I didn't want to fry mine... so I baked them at 450 for 12 minutes and they were perfect!

[Philobiblion]

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[christinea]

I made these and can 100% say there amazingly delicious!!! I used green onions instead of chives, i can think of all kinds a ways to change them up to with chedder, bacon ect, !! They were definitely a hit and something ill be adding on to our family potatoe menu !!

[paulamayo]

When we were young, my brother would always ask our Mom to make too many mashed potatoes so we could have potato pancakes for breakfast the next day. Such a sweet memory.

[dansklrvids]

I've been making potato pancakes for years - apparently an old dog can learn new tricks - thank you, this looks great!

[RubyTwilite]

My mom made potato pancakes with egg, flour, and parm (no onion or garlic). She'd form them by hand and bake them. We'd eat them with a drizzle of honey! Out of this world!!!

[kberken]

Oh my gosh I've been watching all your shows and I got the 19 year cookbook. You've all taught me so much and I've been cooking since I was little. And I'm 71 now. Thank you!

[byrw]

In the south, my grandmother would make these quite like yours except thinner and we would pour syrup over them. Sometimes the syrup with made from cranberry jelly any other kind of jelly melted or just regular syrups. Really really good! When my grandmother did they would be for breakfast instead of pancakes. So she would serve bacon, eggs, and potato cakes.

[carlgomm]

Absolutely wonderful presentation, my wife is in long-term care for the rest of her life, without even trying these I know she will love these, you folks have made our day!!

[JamesWGarnett]

I used this video to make Ham Potato Cakes for the 1st time today. They turned out great ! My sons loved them.

[David-scir]

I guess every culture has it's own version of this recipe. Appalachians would use a bit of flour, but the MOST important ingredient is to fry
them in bacon grease, which of course adds a whole new dimension to this. I know, not super-healthy.... but oh so good! These would usually
be served at breakfast made from the leftovers from the night-before. Nothing in the Appalachian kitchen is ever wasted.

[homehelpheart]

I have never seen potato cakes that look like that in my life and I grew up on them my entire childhood. We did flour and seasoning mixture instead of the egg and panko. I haven't had one in a couple of years, but they are still one of my favorite things.

[janedoe]

It’s 9:50 P.M. and I’m getting out of bed to make these! Unfortunately, I don’t have any sour cream in the house but, I made Crème fraîche at 4:00 A.M this morning. I’m thinking that should work just fine!

[altitudeiseverything]

I’m in my 60s and my mother always made these with mashed potatoes — yummy! My first thought upon seeing this video was “what’s the point of making them from scratch?” However, I can see how you’ve improved the concept. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks!

[demoncleaner]

I made these last night and they were so easy and delicious. Had leftovers so put a poached egg on one this morning.

[annab]

I just made these for tea tonight on the side with crumbed fish and frozen cooked peas and corn . I steamed my potatoes then mashed them as directed .
I added some dried garlic granules and dried Rosemary into the potato mixture . Yummy 😋 I didn’t have panko bread crumbs so just used multi grain dried breadcrumbs. Beautiful! (From Australia 🇦🇺 )

[andielather]

I had a Peg Bracken cookbook when’s was first married in 1966! These mashed potato cakes look fabulous! I know my husband will love them! Yum!

[deanhenthorn]

Roll the pre-made mixture out like pastry dough 3/8” thick. Cut into 3” squares with a rotary pizza cutter. Mix two eggs with a fork in a bowl, using dry instant potato flakes as a coating, place the squares in the egg, then the flakes and coat evenly just like she does. Using a cast iron skillet or griddle, melt some butter. Fry the potato cakes to your desired doneness. So many different ways but it’s all good!

[davidimhoff]

I love mash potatoes. I can't wait to try this. Love the chemistry they have on this show. I could work with them lol