🥔 Crispy Mashed Potato Patties 🧀✨

🥔 Crispy Mashed Potato Patties 🧀✨ Fluffy inside, golden and crispy outside — these mashed potato patties are pure comfort food magic! Perfect as a side dish or even a snack, they’ll disappear faster than you can make them. ⸻ 🧾 Ingredients: • 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold leftovers work best) 🥔 • 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar) 🧀 • 1 egg, beaten • ¼ cup flour (or breadcrumbs for crispier texture) • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 🌿 • Salt & black pepper to taste • 2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying) ⸻ 👩‍🍳 Instructions: 1️⃣ Mix the batter: In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, egg, flour, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until you get a thick, slightly sticky dough. 2️⃣ Shape the patties: Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and shape into small round or oval patties. 3️⃣ Pan-fry: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. 4️⃣ Serve: Drain on paper towels, sprinkle a little parsley on top, and serve warm. ⸻ 💡 Optional Add-ins: – Add minced garlic for extra flavor. – Mix in cooked bacon bits, green onions, or a pinch of paprika for a twist! ⏱️ Total Time: 20 minutes 🍽️ Serves: 4–6 ✨ Best served with: Sour cream, ranch, or a creamy garlic dip! ⸻ 📌 Hashtags: #PotatoPatties #MashedPotatoRecipes #CrispySnacks #CheesyGoodness #ComfortFood #TastyToobo