Potato and Chicken Cakes (Printable)

Golden, crispy patties combining creamy potatoes with tender shredded chicken and cheddar cheese.

# What You Need:

→ Cakes

01 - 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
02 - 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
03 - 1/3 cup finely sliced scallions
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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

→ Frying

12 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or as needed)

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend mashed potatoes, shredded chicken, scallions, eggs, cheddar cheese, parsley, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty approximately 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Warm 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
04 - Place patties in the skillet without overcrowding. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, adding more oil as needed between batches.
05 - Transfer cooked cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional parsley or a dollop of sour cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They turn leftovers into something that feels special, not like youre eating last nights dinner warmed up.
  • The outside gets shatteringly crisp while the inside stays soft and creamy, like the best kind of comfort food.
  • You can make the mixture ahead and fry them whenever you need something fast and satisfying.
02 -
  • Make sure your mashed potatoes are completely cool before mixing, warm potatoes will make the eggs scramble and the mixture too loose to shape.
  • Dont press down on the patties while theyre frying, it squeezes out moisture and makes them dense instead of fluffy inside.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and gives you the best golden crust.
  • Taste the mixture before shaping and adjust the salt and pepper, cold potatoes can mute seasoning so be generous.
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