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This Mashed Potato Cake definitely isn’t your ordinary cake. Give it a try.

Okay, lets face it. Everybody loves mashed potatoes. Some people like their mashed potatoes creamy and smooth, some like theirs hearty and lumpy, but regardless, I’m pretty sure every household in America eats mashed potatoes.

As a busy mom of three young children, who also works outside of the home and has this blog (which is a full time business), I don’t have time to create mashed potatoes from scratch. That’s why I love that I can get help from a nice, ‘ole gal named Betty Crocker. But really, any boxed mashed potatoes will work.

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The other day I had a little extra time (I can assure you this doesn’t happen often) and wanted to do something a little more creative than just mashed potatoes, so I decided to make a Mashed Potato Cake. It was my first attempt at a Mashed Potato Cake and I think it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself.

Try your mashed potatoes a different way. Try this Mashed Potato Cake recipe!

I obviously wasn’t having a great day with my camera (and I’m quite embarrassed by these pictures), but hopefully you can look past the poor picture quality because the whole family loved this Mashed Potato Cake!

Mashed Potato Cake

Mashed Potato Cake

Mashed Potato Cake

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooled mashed potatoes (1 box of Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes) or equivalent
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup french fried onions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare mashed potatoes as directed on box. Allow to cool. (I put mine in the refrigerator for a few minutes)
  • Combine potatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, french fried onions and egg; mix well. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potato mixture; press with a spatula to flatten evenly. Cook for about 7-9 minutes or until the bottom is crispy.
  • Spray a large plate with cooking spray and place over skillet. Carefully flip so that the potato cake is on the plate. Slide back onto skillet, non crispy side down. (Don't worry if some potato is left on the plate.) Allow to cook until both sides are crispy.
  • Slide on to serving plate and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

    • Notes

    This makes enough for about 8 people as a side. Just divide the ingredients in half for a smaller crowd.

    © Crystal @ SimplyBeingMommy.com

    While it certainly takes a little longer than just making plain old mashed potatoes, the Mashed Potato Cake was a huge hit with the family. Next time I make this recipe though, I think I’m going to make several smaller cakes. Not only would it photograph a whole lot better, the kids will like being able to pick them up with their hands.

    Try your mashed potatoes a different way. Try this Mashed Potato Cake recipe!

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    About Crystal

    Crystal Reagan, the owner and founder of SimplyBeingMommy.com lives in Small Town, Texas with her husband and 3 children. Crystal and her website have been featured on local and national news stations including Channel 2 Houston and ABC News. She has also appeared on BetterTV as a Mommy Expert for VTech.

    Comments

    28. Margaret Smith says

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    109. Ashley says

      I’d love to try the Loaded Au Gratin potatoes! My hubby loves the kind from a box but I think this would be a “fancier” version

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    293. ♡♥♬ Raven In A Blue Room ♡♥♬ says

      I love the recipe for Chicken-Parmesan Potatoes

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    371. Sheralle D. says

      I would love to try the Chicken-Parmesan Potatoes it looks and sounds great. This is an awesome site, I was starting to get tired of eating the same ole receipes, but using this site, I think will cure that.

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    476. beveanne mckinley says

      i follow you on twitter gfc all that but will give up those to tell you honey they are called latkes and have been being made for thousands of years

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    520. Bobbye Hill says

      Loaded au Gratin Potatoes recipe looks great….I think I could make that into a one dish meal with a little more meat added to it:)

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    562. Andrea Fetterman says

      I wanna try Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Noodles. They sound yummy 🙂 I liked both on fb and subscribed to their email. I will definately be trying the mashed potato cakes soon

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    574. Jodi J says

      Ohhh… those recipies look great. I’m going to have to try the Cheesy Potatoes Recipe and the Loaded au Gratin Potatoes Recipies.

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    625. Debbie C says

      I would like to try the Pasta and Meatballs Meatloaf recipe. It sounds so different and is something I think the family would like.

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    774. latisha depoortere says

      I really liked the Cheesy Potatoes I love potatoes of all kinds! I love your recipe have to try them look great thanks for sharing!
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    808. Erica says

      Could I make the Mashed Potato Cake with sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes? Would the ratios of the rest of the ingredients remain the same? Thanks so much; it looks fabulous!

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