These Chicken and Cheddar Potato Cakes are a delicious way to use leftover chicken. Combining tender potatoes with shredded chicken and sharp cheddar cheese, these cakes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
This recipe is straightforward and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a tasty appetizer. Serve them with a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce for a complete dish.
Crispy Chicken and Cheddar Potato Cakes
These potato cakes are made with mashed potatoes, cooked chicken, and cheddar cheese, then pan-fried until golden brown. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form Cakes: Shape the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Cook Cakes: Add the potato cakes to the skillet in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain: Remove the cakes from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a salad.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 cakes
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
