Cheesy Jalapeno Potato Cakes #SundaySupper

Put some zippity in your leftover mashed potato do-dah with these Cheesy Jalapeno Potato Cakes. Have them for breakfast with some salsa and a fried egg, or as a dinner side with sour cream and chives. Then make sure to check out the other fabulous leftover ideas from the Sunday Supper crew!

Today's Sunday Supper is hosted by the wonderful Jennie of The Messy Baker, and is about all things leftover. You know when your fridge is still stuffed with Thanksgiving goodies, and you just can't look at one more turkey sandwich? Wait, is that possible? Could there really be too many leftover turkey sandwiches? Hhmmm I think not, but there are always other terrific ways to enjoy those tasty leftovers and we are here to show them to you.

Turkey, stuffing, cranberries? They are all pretty easy to use in leftover dishes right? But the humble mashed potato seems to be out in left field by itself. You have that cold little wad of potatoes hanging out in the fridge, begging to be eaten, but it just seems that the only way to eat them is too reheat them and pile on the butter and gravy (not that that is a bad thing...Lord no!!). One of the first things I make when going for leftovers is a big plate of turkey, stuffing, and potatoes, and smother it all in leftover gravy. Yuummmmm, is it Thanksgiving yet?

But, if you want to "repurpose" those potatoes, why not spice them up and make them a star? 

This is a family fave, and the perfect way to use your leftover mashed potatoes as a breakfast dish, or as a tasty side to your main dinner dish. With cheese and jalapeno, my favorite way to enjoy them is with a fried and egg and salsa. It is just the perfect weekend brunch dish in my mind. Kevin on the other hand loves them with a bit of sour cream and chives or green onion along side a nice juicy steak. Pair that all with a nice green salad? Heaven!! Sometimes I even mixed in a bit of cooked, chopped bacon. Hellooooo, you can never go wrong with that right?

So enjoy that Turkey Day meal with your family and friends, gobble til ya wobble, but make sure you get some of those leftover taters so you can make these bad boys the next day. You will fall in love, I promise!!

1 year ago - Grandpa's Simple Stuffing

2 years ago - Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

3 years ago - Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Cheesy Jalapeno Potato Cakes

By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Published 11/23/2014

Ingredients

• 3 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 to 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, cheese, jalapeno, egg and 1/4 cup flour until combined. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of flour in a shallow dish.
2. Using your hands, roll the potato mixture into golf ball sized balls (if mixture is too sticky you can add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time until firm enough). Pat the balls flat and dredge each pancake in the flour.
3. Heat enough vegetable oil to thoroughly coat the bottom of a large sauté pan over medium heat.
4. Fry the pancakes until they're golden brown and crispy on each side. Add more oil to the pan as needed between batches. Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate and season them with salt.
5. Serve with sour cream and chives, salsa, or even a fried egg.

Yield: approx 12
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.

Cook time: 00 hrs. 24 mins.
Total time: 34 mins.
Tags: potato, cheese, jalapeno, leftovers, Thanksgiving, Breakfast,

Here are some more fabulous was to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers!!

Breakfast:

• Cranberry Sauce Muffins by The Foodie Army Wife
• Leftover Stuffing Breakfast Strata by Ruffles & Truffles
• Sweet Potato Casserole Muffins by Magnolia Days
• Turkey & Chorizo Breakfast Hash by Brunch with Joy
• Italian Mashed Potato Pancakes by The Weekend Gourmet
• Cranberry Sauce’d Corn Bread Muffins by Rhubarb and Honey

Main Dish:

• Leftover Pie by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
• Thanksgiving Leftover Waffles by Foxes Love Lemons
• Stuffing Hash by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Turkey Pizza by Meal Diva
• Turkey & Caramelized Onion Risotto by kimchi MOM
• Turkey with Creamy Mushroom Marsala Sauce by Casa de Crews
• Moroccan Turkey Stew by What Smells So Good?
• Peruvian Cilantro & Turkey Soup by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
• Turkey & Butternut Squash Stew by Cooking Chat
• Turkey Kreplach Soup by Panning the Globe
• Turkey & Stuffing Crepes by Peaceful Cooking
• Cranberry Apple Pecan Chicken Salad by NeighborFood
• Herbed Turkey over Cornbread Waffles with Cranberry Sauce by girlichef
• Creamy Peanut Gochujang Pasta by Wallflour Girl
• Cranberry Sweet Potato Soup by Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Turkey Enchilada Pasta Bake by Curious Cuisiniere
• Turkey Orzo Risotto by Family Foodie
• Turkey Croquettes by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Side Dishes:

• Cheesy Mashed Potato Croquettes by Noshing with the Nolands
• Whipped Carrots with Sriracha Butter by Healthy Delicious
• Cranberry-Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower Wings by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes by Momma’s Meals
• Cheesy Jalapeño Potato Cakes by Bobbi’s Cozy Kitchen

Sandwiches:

• Cranberry & Turkey Sandwich by The Redhead Baker
• Monte Cristo Sandwich by Nik Snacks
• Hot Brown Turkey Sandwiches by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Sprouted Grain Turkey, Cranberry & Brie Panini by Amee’s Savory Dish
• Turkey Cranberry Flatbread by Peanut Butter and Peppers

Condiments & Sauces:

• Cranberry Vinaigrette by Nosh My Way
• Leftover White Wine Syrup by Food Lust People Love
• DIY Yellow Mustard by The Texan New Yorker

Dessert:

• Banana Cheesecake with Pecan Graham Cracker Crust by Desserts Required
• Cranberry Cream Cheese Bars by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Gluten-Free Lemon Cake by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Spiced Cranberry Sauce Buckle by The Wimpy Vegetarian

Cocktails & Drinks:

• Cranberry Orange Crush by The Messy Baker
• Cranberry Bellini by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

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