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Crispy Ham Cakes

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Crispy Ham Cakes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
1
Combine the mashed potatoes, diced ham, chopped green onions, 1/4 cup of bread crumbs, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, dried dill weed, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing vessel until everything is well incorporated. If the mixture feels too wet to hold its shape, add an additional 1/4 cup of bread crumbs to achieve the right consistency.
2
Transfer the remaining bread crumbs into a shallow dish.
3
Form about 1/3 cup of the mixture into a ball and gently flatten it slightly to form a patty. Press both sides of the patty firmly into the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess crumbs. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture.
4
Heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches a very high temperature. Fry the patties, 2 to 3 at a time, in hot oil until they turn golden brown, taking about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the patties from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.