Mashed Potato Patties: Using Leftovers

[@alisonschoenthaler2544]

Watching you'll makes me feel like everything is all right!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much, Alison! Let's cook, laugh and enjoy!

[@phillipsmom6252]

Yummy..... My mother loved these. She called them “Potato pancakes” Flour, egg, potatoes then served with a dollop of sour cream on top sprinkled with chives and served with a side of applesauce. Haven’t thought about these in years. There was a Hungarian restaurant called Hungarian Kitchen back in the 70’s in Old Delray Michigan by Detroit that served these, They were delicious.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Phillips Mom! I remember eating at a place called Hungarian Village somewhere around Delray in the 70's and 80's - wonderful food!! Your mom's version of these sound terrific! Thanks!

[@Jason-uk4jf]

LOL I love the little dance you did there Kevon. 😄

[@cavalcadeoffood]

LOL Thanks, Jason! I don't dance too often, but when something tastes this good I can't help but start movin'! Happy New Year!

[@Jason-uk4jf]

LOL yes they looked delicious. Happy new year to you and Ralph as well. ☺️

[@marcberm]

These look fantastic! I've done simialr in the past with a waffle iron.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

I'll have to try them in a waffle iron - great idea!

[@marcberm]

@@cavalcadeoffood Sometimes I also use leftover stuffing (bound with an egg) to make stuffing waffles that are great served under the leftover turkey/gravy/cranberry.

[@longhairbear]

For years my mom didn't know where the leftover Turkey stuffing disappeared, until she got up earlier than usual to find our dad making stuffing patties with his morning eggs.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

LOL! Your dad had a great idea for that stuffing! Love to hear how people are creative with leftovers - thanks!

[@scooterdover2771]

One time I had leftover turkey and dressing and I made soup and made the dressing into dumplings. I just added stock, celery, onions and carrots. It was really quite good.

[@janinas.5965]

I think sour cream is the national condiment of Poland!! We put that on and in any and everything! My mother would make the best potato patties but no matter how I try I cannot copy hers. And her being 94 years old she can't remember how she made them either. These look so good with the fried onions. I will give them a try! And of course....with lots of sour cream. Wishing you and Ralph a very happy and healthy and prosperous new year!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Janina! I'll bet your mom's potato patties were wonderful - hopefully someday you'll match the recipe! The onions add so much flavor to these - and yes, sour cream is a must!! LOL! Wishing you and yours a New Year of good health and much joy!

[@irmagerd7611]

Love these...Yum! My Grandma always made these as a side dish to...you guessed it! Pork chops & applesauce. Happy 2021 guys :)

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi vince! There is just something about pork chops, applesauce and potatoes! So good! Happy New Year!

[@bonniepeterman1904]

I never had these. My mom used to make what she called “finger dumplings “. 1 cup mashed potatoes, 1 cup flour and 1 egg salt to taste. Mom would form dumplings to look like fingers. I just form mine into round balls about the size of a walnut. Drop into boiling water. Give a quick stir so they don’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Once they rise to the top boil for 10 minutes. So good with melted butter or gravy. Delicious cut up with scrambled eggs. They don’t last long. I’ll have to try your way for a change. Happiness, health and only good things to you and Ralph for the new year.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much, Bonnie! Your mom's finger dumpling recipe sounds absolutely delicious! I'm going to try those next time with my leftover potatoes. Wishing you and yours a New Year of good health and great joy!

[@curlyqstooge]

👍👍👍14:11 The happy dance tells me this recipe is a MUST try! Sounds so delicious!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi curlyqstooge! I haven't met a potato recipe I didn't like! This is really good - hope you try it!

[@markaustin4370]

My mom used to add a can of tuna to those and served them with tartar sauce. Great lunch with a small salad!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Mark! What a great idea your mom had with these! Hope all is well - thanks!!

[@DuaneInMich]

You boys make me happy 🙂 Thanks for the great episode!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

You're welcome, Duane!

[@donnaclinton5578]

Thanks for the reminder to add an egg. I tried to make these last winter and forgot the egg. I hadn’t made them in years and just forgot. These look very good with the yummy goodness of pierogies.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Donna - the egg does make a difference! These do remind me of pierogi - but a lot less work! Thanks!

[@monadotson741]

My mom called it potatoes cakes . I just love them especially with valdia . Wonderful

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Mona!

[@meredithlynn]

Oh one of my favorite leftover dish. We ate all our leftovers from Christmas. It really helps as I’m busy taking down Christmas decorations👍🏼

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Meredith! Sounds like your leftovers all got eaten!! Hope you had a nice Christmas! Happy New Year!

[@OldeHadleyVintage]

Kevin those look absolutely heavenly… I cannot wait to try them… I always tend to make way too many mashed potatoes that I need so this is a perfect recipe for me. My grandmother always used to fry out her mashed potatoes when we had leftovers and making them nice and crunchy but this time I’m going to try adding the egg and make them more pancake-like... also I have to tell you I absolutely loved that Tupperware flour sifter so I found a brand new one on eBay and bought one a few months ago! It is so handy and I used it when I made my Christmas cookies this year it’s such a great little contraption! And it matches my Mom’s salt and pepper shakers I already had (you have them too!) 🥰🥰 makes me feel like she is still here in the kitchen cooking with me ❤️ Glad you both are doing well! Jeff xo

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Jeff! You're like me - I always over estimate how many potatoes I'll need! It's ok because I always have leftovers for things like this! Hope you give it a try! Don't you love the Tupperware Jiffy-Sift? They do match the salt/pepper shakers! I have two - one I use for flour and the other for powered sugar. How nice that it reminds you of you mom - that's why I love that old Tupperware, it's the stuff that mom used all the time. Thanks so much!

[@scooterdover2771]

@@cavalcadeoffood Yep my mom had the salt and peppers but not the Jiffy-Sift.

[@jamessheridan4306]

Planning an English roast for dinner this Sunday. I've a funny feeling this recipe will come in handy next week! Thanks for posting and Happy New Year to you both.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi James! Oh, that English roast sounds good - a perfect feast for winter dinner! Throw an extra couple of potatoes in the pot to insure you've got some leftover! Wishing you a Happy New Year!

[@monadotson741]

Love these wonderful pancakes.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Mona - these are so good! Thanks!

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

Boy oh Boy! That is mouthwatering. Happiest and healthiest of New Years to you both. :)

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Jane! Sending best wishes for the New Year to you and yours!

[@mshoneynutmegs30]

That looks yummy nice idea 💡 with leftovers I think I will try this one day may go well a salmon pattie or breakfast I bet they smell super good with the onions 🧅

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Ms. Trice! These would go great with a salmon pattie! The onions really give a wonderful flavor - hope you can try them! THanks!

[@Canerican.]

That's a great idea because I always make too many mashed potatoes & end up throwing them out! I made the Sloppy Joe's from one of your older videos and my husband just loved them. Thanks for the videos & Happy New 🍾

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Grace Love88! Glad you husband enjoyed the sloppy joes! Hope you try the potato patties next time you have leftovers - Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@jack6964]

Happy New Year to you both!! 🎆

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, John! Sending best wishes for the New Year to you and yours!

[@gregbudig5014]

Never thought of doing that before. Looks very tasty! I think someone may have mentioned this, but dredging them through flour, eggs and then bread crumbs before frying would be delicious!! Take care!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Greg! Breading these before frying would give them an extra crispy crust! Nice idea! Thanks so much!

[@janiesandoval7463]

Looks good.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, janie!

[@graphicallydeb9897]

My family’s favorite. My parents loved them, I love them, and my kids feed them to their kids. Never used the egg.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Glad to know your family loves these, too! So good! Thanks!

[@karl3729]

Yum! Happy New Year!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Karl! Thanks - Happy New Year to you!

[@micamp45hc99]

This is absolutely genius! So when do we get the Pierogi episode? I'll bring the homemade kraut!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, MiCamp45HC. I'm hoping to do a pierogi episode soon - and I'll look forward to your homemade kraut!! Thanks!

[@kestrelhawkins6078]

A bit like an English Breakfast item that I looooove, called Bubble and Squeak. You could also use it for something like a potato croquet Benedict, etc. This sort of thing is the best thing to do with leftover mashed potatoes!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Kestrel! Oh, your idea of a potato croquet Benedict is a winner! That is so happening the next time I have leftover mashed!! Thanks!

[@VictoriaPaxton]

Yummmm... Like my Mom used to make

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Victoria! These were good!

[@cunard61]

These would be great with sauerkraut on top.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Yum! Great idea!

[@sharonkula1552]

Of all the cavalcade of food videos I hav watched, never have I seen anything like the little sifter you used to put flour in the potato mixture. Was it possibly from Tupperware?.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Sharon - yes, it is made by Tupperware and it's called a Jiffy-Sift! Great for flour and powdered sugar. Thanks!

[@cindywhite8118]

I will make that for sure. Looks delicious and a great use of leftover taters.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Cindy! Hope you give it a try next time you have leftovers! Thanks!

[@fordhouse8b]

That is a really cool flour sifter, who makes it?

[@d.watson7643]

I have had this sifter for many many years... Mine is a Tupperware sifter... That I use for powdered sugar! You should be able to find it!

[@fordhouse8b]

@@d.watson7643 Thanks, I think I may have found a picture of Tupperware sifter that looks like this.

[@d.watson7643]

@@fordhouse8b 🥰👍 that is great! I'm glad you found it! I would think they would still make it if not you can find it on eBay I'm sure! You should buy two!😉 One for flour... And as I use mine for powdered sugar! It is great for anything that needs powdered sugar to dress it up! No lumps! Have a good great year of this 2021!🥰😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi fordhouse8b! Sounds like you got the info on the Tupperware Jiffy-Sift! These are so handy for flour and powered sugar. Thanks!

[@fordhouse8b]

@@cavalcadeoffood Thanks, that Jiffy-Sift looks like a great and handy gadget to have on hand. And thanks for your content in general. With the insane things happening in this country right now, it is nice to have some places on the internet that can act as refuges of calm and serenity.

[@tsalagianisahoni6716]

What is the cute flour dispenser called? How do I fine one?

[@cavalcadeoffood]

That is a Tupperware Jifi-Sift. I don't know if they still make them, but I'm sure you could find one online. Thanks!

[@berylwhite2983]

Looks great! The only thing you did wrong leave the little piece of wrapper in. The person who gets that wrapper get a prize. Ps you put bacon chunks in the patty.We have used the bacon Grease to fry the patties

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Beryl! I thought the wrapper would add a little roughage to the potatoes!! Getting the wrapper is good luck! Using the bacon grease to fry would have been even better! Thanks!

[@heatherinparis]

Hi guys! Wow that looks great....but I have a question....what is the implement to Kevin's right beside the metal spatula? I've never seen one of those before.

[@nathanjustus6659]

It’s called a spoon rest, and is used to keep from getting oil, sauce, etc on the counter.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Heather! That's an old chrome spoon rest. I love the shape of it and it goes with the other chrome pieces in the kitchen. Thanks for watching!

[@heatherinparis]

@@nathanjustus6659 Thanks....never seen one like that with spaces for more than one at a time!

[@nathanjustus6659]

@@heatherinparis You are very welcome! It’s one of those someone old fashion things, that we have a certain age remember and sometimes even use ourselves. It came no doubt from the days of countertops that stand more easily, early laminate and oil cloth.

[@nathanjustus6659]

@@cavalcadeoffood Now you need a set of revere wear canisters to go in your kitchen. Lol. No I think you have some Kromex if I remember right! Kevin, do you swap out from your home to cavalcade various kitchen implements? Canisters, spoons, small appliances, and so on?

[@gregbudig5014]

Pierogies!! You could have made pierogies! The potato patties were good though... but just a thought!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Greg! These really did remind me of the filling of a potato pierogi! We'll make pierogi's one of these days - maybe closer to Easter. Thanks!

[@tomsparks6099]

Naked Pierogi :)

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Tom!! LOL - you're right!! Thanks!