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Potato Cakes

Potato Cakes

74 Ratings
74 Ratings
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Potato Cakes on a plate
Makes: 7 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Enjoy these potato cakes with fat-free sour cream or fat-free yogurt and chives.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups potatoes (cold, mashed, made from instant potato flakes)
  • 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose, unsifted)
  • 2 tablespoons onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Put mashed potatoes into a bowl.
  3. Add flour and onion. Mix well.
  4. Pat potato mixture on a lightly floured board until 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Cut with a 3-inch round cutter.
  6. Place on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate until just before cooking.
  7. Heat oil in a frying pan or griddle.
  8. Fry cakes over medium heat, turning to brown on both sides. Serve immediately.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 3" pancake (96g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 114
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 104 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 233 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 114
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 20 mg
Potassium 233 mg
Sodium 104 mg
Copper 88 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 11 mg
Phosphorus 38 mg
Selenium 6 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 2 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 30 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 8 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces

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This recipe works and tastes better if the onions are cooked prior to use in the recipe. The flavor and texture is improved.
04/12/13
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