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Potato Cakes

Enjoy these potato cakes with fat-free sour cream or fat-free yogurt and chives.

114kcal per serving
2 gprotein
16 gcarbohydrates
5 gfat
7servings (1 3" pancake (96g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 114 kcal
Total fat 5 g 6%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 104 mg 5%
Total carbohydrates 16 g 6%
Dietary fiber 1 g 4%
Total sugars 1 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 20 mg 2%
Iron 1 mg 6%
Potassium 233 mg 5%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Put mashed potatoes into a bowl.
  3. Add flour and onion. Mix well.
  4. Pat potato mixture on a lightly floured board until 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Cut with a 3-inch round cutter.
  6. Place on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate until just before cooking.
  7. Heat oil in a frying pan or griddle.
  8. Fry cakes over medium heat, turning to brown on both sides. Serve immediately.

Notes

Learn more about: Potatoes Onions

Source

USDA Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/potato-cakes, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Potato Cakes?

One serving has 114 kcal. The recipe makes 7 servings (1 3" pancake (96g) each).

How much protein is in Potato Cakes?

2 g of protein per serving, with 16 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat.

What do I need to make Potato Cakes?

4 ingredients: 2 cups potatoes (cold, mashed, made from instant potato flakes), 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose, unsifted), 2 tablespoons onion (finely chopped) and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.