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Appetizer for 8

Fried Potato Cakes

$0.65for 425 minServes 8

Cold mashed potatoes combine with egg and flour before frying into golden, crisp cakes.

Fried Potato Cakes

Photo: foodfaithfitness.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Potatoes, 0.7 lb$0.99/lb typical0.7 lb$0.68Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$1.30

Swaps

  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

  • 25 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 8servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.16 per serving$0.65 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • oil (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

  1. Mix the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Shape the mixture into eight flat cakes.
  3. Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Fry the cakes for 4 minutes per side until golden and hot throughout.
  5. Drain the cakes briefly and sprinkle with parsley if using.

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