Leftover Potato Cakes (Irish Style)

Submitted by Nadine81

"Lovely slathered in butter with a cuppa tea. For an evening snack or breakfast the next morning. They reheat really well. So easy to make."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 12 slices

ingredients

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 egg
• 1 -2 cup plain flour
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 3 -4 1 cup grated cheese (optional) or 1 cup grated carrot (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsious.
2. With a wooden spoon combine potato, egg and seasoning.
3. Add flour a little at a time until mixture forms a soft non-sticky dough.
4. Flour work surface and roll out dough till 1-2cm thick.
5. Cut into pieces about the size of your palm and place on a floured baking sheet.
6. Cook for 10-15mins until dough starts to brown around edges. Should be still soft inside.
7. Serve with butter and salt.