Don't Toss Leftover Mashed Potatoes - Make This Staple Irish Side Dish Instead - Tasting Table

"Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that most of us eat on a fairly regular basis. And if you're making enough for a crowd, it's likely that you'll have some leftovers. While you might be tempted to throw leftover mashed potatoes out so you don't have to eat them for the rest of the week, you should repurpose them into Irish potato cakes instead."

"Making them only requires an egg, flour, salt, pepper, and a bit of butter to cook them in. Our recipe is a true one-bowl dump-it method that uses flour and eggs to bind the mashed potatoes into a mixture that's thick enough to form into patties. Chopped chives round out the rich earthy profile with some aromatic zing. The end result is a savory, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside cake to enjoy as a side dish or snack."

"Turning mashed potatoes into potato cakes is simple, easy, and most importantly, delicious. But because so few ingredients are needed, you want to make those ingredients count. That's why butter, a more flavorful fat than frying oil, is the best way to make the potato cakes that much tastier. Coincidentally, the very best butter brand in grocery stores is Irish Kerrygold. This means you can upgrade the flavor and authenticity of the Irish potato cake with Irish butter."

Mashed potatoes can be repurposed into Irish potato cakes requiring only mashed potatoes, an egg, flour, salt, pepper, and butter. The mixture binds with flour and eggs into patties that fry crisp outside and remain fluffy inside. Chopped chives add aromatic, earthy brightness. Butter provides more flavor than neutral frying oil, and using Irish Kerrygold enhances authenticity and richness. Diced garlic or shallots can replace chives, or aromatics can be omitted if serving with strong garnishes or dipping sauces. Serving ideas include using onion jam for a sweet-savory contrast and enjoying the cakes as a side dish or snack.

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