How to Make V's Fried Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few comfort foods more beloved than mashed potatoes. Whether piled high on the side of a holiday plate or served as a creamy bed for a juicy steak, mashed potatoes are a classic dish that never fails to satisfy. But what if we told you there was a way to take this beloved side dish to the next level? Enter V's Fried Mashed Potatoes.

This recipe transforms traditional mashed potatoes into golden brown nuggets of crispy goodness. By taking leftover mashed potatoes, shaping the...

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Ingredients

  • 6 red potatoes, halved
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Season water with garlic powder and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Mash potatoes in the hot skillet and add butter and garlic powder. Form mashed potatoes into a large patty and coat the edges with olive oil, allowing oil to pour under the patty. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Break patty using a wooden spoon and fold crisp bottom through the potatoes. Repeat cooking the bottom and folding into the mashed potatoes.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 140mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1460mg