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4.50 from 2 votes

Cheesy Colcannon Cakes

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Irish potato pancakes, leftover mashed potato cakes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 308kcal
Author Lauren Keating

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • ½ small green cabbage shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 4 green onions white and green parts chopped
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Add the potatoes, cabbage, green onions, and milk to a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth. Fold in the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Chill the mashed potatoes for at least 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and egg.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons) to divide the potato mixture. Form into patties about ½-inch thick.
  • Heat a thin layer of oil in a nonstick skillet. Add several potato cakes in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp
  • Blot off excess oil with a towel and transfer to a cooling rack set over a cookie sheet. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 3potato pancakes | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg