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My mashed potato and rice patties are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and rice in one flavorful side dish. You can pan-fry them on the stovetop for a crispy crust or bake them in the oven for a lighter option. If you’ve ever wondered whether rice and mashed potatoes make a good match, this easy recipe shows just how tasty and satisfying this combination can be.
🥔 Mashed Potato and Rice Patties Ingredients
All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this recipe:
- ½ cup cold leftover mashed potatoes (seasoned as you prefer)
- ¼ cup cooked leftover rice, chilled
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil spray (for oven baked method)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter (for stovetop method)
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A 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop and a metal spatula make shaping and flipping these patties easier. If you’re baking them in the oven, have parchment paper and a cookie sheet ready. For pan frying, a cast iron skillet works best for a crispy, golden finish.
🍚 Mashed Potato and Rice Recipe
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, rice, flour, egg, and seasonings, stirring until the mixture is uniform.
Oven Directions: Preheat the oven to 425F (218C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop eight 1½-tablespoon portions onto the sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 20 minutes, flipping and flattening the patties halfway through baking time. Spray again after flipping.
Stovetop Directions: Melt oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Scoop eight patties into the skillet and cook for 7 minutes, then flip, flatten, and cook for another 5–7 minutes until golden.
These patties are tasty on their own or with sour cream. Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
What to Serve with Rice and Potatoes
Potato rice patties are a versatile dish that pairs well with a variety of proteins, such as beef, fish, or my Ninja Foodi whole chicken. You can also serve them with microwaved vegetables such as steamed broccoli, or try these air fryer whole carrots.
Watch How to Make It!
Mashed Potatoes and Rice Patties Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup mashed potatoes (chilled; seasoned as you prefer)
- ¼ cup cooked rice (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- cooking oil spray (for oven baked method)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter (for stovetop method)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, rice, flour, egg, and seasonings, stirring until the mixture is uniform.
- Oven Directions: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop eight 1½-tablespoon portions onto the sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 20 minutes, flipping and flattening the patties halfway through baking time. Spray again after flipping.Stovetop Directions: Melt oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Scoop eight patties into the skillet and cook for 7 minutes, then flip, flatten, and cook for another 5–7 minutes until golden.
- Serve these patties on their own or with sour cream. Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
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Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). Potato and rice patties are an energizing side dish packed with comforting, carb-on-carb goodness. However, they’re relatively low in protein and fiber, so they may not keep you full for long. Pan frying adds around 340 calories per serving, so if you’re looking for a lighter option, oven baking is the way to go. Nutrition information is for one serving of oven baked potato rice patties.
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What are some other ways you use up leftover mashed potatoes?