Leftover mashed potatoes get turned into healthy, cheesy chile mashed potato patties for a fantastic side dish or snack. Serve them at any time of the year! 135 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Cheesy Chile Leftover Mashed Potato Patties Recipe
We haven't even made our favorite Thanksgiving recipes yet and I'm already talking about leftovers! I promise I'm not wishing the holiday away. In fact, I can't wait to dive into our foolproof roasted turkey (or my new turkey breast-only recipe), the irresistible gravy it produces, and extra helpings of shredded Brussels sprouts, crockpot cranberry sauce and my dad's stuffing (five helpings of that, please!)
Then again, there's something about lazing about in my pajamas for the three days following the holiday and devising ways to use up the leftovers that's incredibly appealing. Fleece pjs and turkey corn chowder make the world go around!
I've made my share of potato latkes (zucchini ones, too) in previous years and finally figured out the best way to bake them (in other words, no oil needed) and still achieve that beautiful golden brown, crunchy crust that can make or break a potato pancake.
This mashed potato patty recipe is based on that method, and the keys to success are simple...use a hot oven and preheat the baking sheet for a few minutes to achieve a sear on the outside of the patties.
These are fantastic with just a bit of cheese added in, but I decided to "up" the flavor by mixing in some green chiles, cumin and cilantro. It was worth the few extra minutes of prep time!
Since the added ingredients are all used in small portions, the nutrition profile of these potato patties really depends on the mashed potatoes that you use. I always use my recipe for Creamy and Low-Fat Mashed Potatoes, which makes this recipe low-fat and low-calorie.
Serve the patties with whatever strikes your fancy. A few options are plain Greek yogurt, hot sauce or even ketchup.
Other healthy Thanksgiving leftovers recipes:
Light Turkey (or Chicken) & Corn Chowder {Cookin' Canuck}
Sausage Stuffing Stuffed Spaghetti Squash {Cookin' Canuck}
Mom's Turkey Soup {Simply Recipes}
Shepherd's Pie Two Ways {The Roasted Root}
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Cheesy Chile Leftover Mashed Potato Patties Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups chilled leftover low-fat mashed potatoes
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 can 3 ounces diced green chiles
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoon minced cilantro plus more for garnish
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, 1 egg white, green chiles, Parmesan cheese and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg white. In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and pepper.
- Using rounded ⅓ cup portions, form the mashed potato mixture into patties. Place the patties on a cutting board.
- Dip each patty into the whisked eggs white, then the seasoned breadcrumbs and place on a flat surface, such as a cutting board.
- Place the prepared baking sheet in the oven and heat for 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly place the patties on the sheet.
- Return to the oven and cook until the patties are golden brown, about 15 minutes per side.
- Garnish with cilantro (if desired) and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published on November 21, 2014, and has been updated.
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Amy Halley Hill
I’m going to try this in my Air Fryer! Sounds delicious
Susan
This sounds great. Step 3 mentions mixing the remaining egg white in a separate bowl but there's no mention of what to do with it. We've already mixed the 1 egg white with the potatoes and there's no mention of a second egg white. Typo or do you dip the patties in it before dipping in the bread crumbs?
Dara
Hi Susan, I apologize for the confusion! You are exactly right - you should dip each of the potato patties into the whisked egg white, then the breadcrumbs. I edited the recipe to reflect the correction. Thank you for catching that!
gretchen | kumquat
oooh, great idea! i'll be remembering this on friday. 😉
Nutmeg+Nanny
My dad always made patties out of his leftover mashed potatoes. Love this!
Amanda@The Kitcheneer
so this is What you do with leftover mashed potatoes! Delish!
Shelley@TwoHealthyKitchens
Those look phenomenal, and I just love the technique of achieving a perfectly golden-brown sear without added fat - brilliant! I'm totally not a Black Friday shopper ... much more a fan of those flannel PJs and lazing about, trying new recipes with leftovers! This is the prefect place to start! Definitely pinning! 😀
Melanie
Awesome way to use up mashed potatoes. I can think of a bunch of meals where this would be a fine accompaniment!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
I had just given myself a strict talking to about not making too many mashed potatoes on Thursday…this changes everything! And love that pretty plate in the picture. 🙂