Mashed Potato Cakes with Spinach
Leftover mashed potatoes are already great, but transform them into something exceptional with this mashed potato cakes with spinach recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion, minced or grated
- 3 1/3 cups mashed potatos
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tbs flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Parmesan (For garnish, if desired)
Instructions
- Heat large sauté pan over medium with 1 tbs olive oil.
- Sauté onion until softened. Add mashed potatoes and cook until they warm and loosen. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl, and stir in eggs, flour, and baking powder.
- Wipe clean the sauté pan and heat 2 tbs olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Working in small batches, drop in rough tablespoons of the mashed potato mixture, cooking each side for 2 minutes or until golden. You may need to add more olive oil as you go.
- Serve immediately, while still warm. Sprinkled with salt and pepper to taste, as well as freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
