Meat Potato Cakes

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Meat Potato Cakes are savory patties combining canned meat, onions, and mashed potatoes, perfect for quick, hearty meals suited for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups canned chopped meat or canned luncheon meat, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 12 evenly-sized patties.
  3. Heat a greased frypan over medium heat.
  4. Brown the patties on both sides until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

342 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.2g 30% DV
Total Fat 6.1g 8% DV
Carbs 59.2g 22% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 182mg 8% DV
Potassium 817mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 126mg 10% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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