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Breakfast Mashed Potato Cakes with Poached Egg

The runny yolks of the poached eggs become the ultimate sauce when paired with cheesy, pan-fried potato patties.

Serves 4
Ready in 20 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 10 mins
347 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 tsp white vinegar
> 2 green onions
> 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
> 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
> 1 tsp minced garlic
> 5 large eggs
> 1/4 cup flour
> 2 tbsp butter

Steps

1
Heat a large skillet of water and vinegar to a simmer over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, thinly slice the green onions. Set half aside for garnish.
2
In a bowl, combine the remaining green onions with the mashed potatoes, Cheddar, garlic, 1 egg, and flour. Season with salt (in moderation) and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into four ½-inch-thick patties.
3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until foaming. Cook the cakes for 3 min. per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
4
Meanwhile, gently crack the remaining 4 eggs, one at a time, into the simmering water and cook for 3 min., until whites are set, gently stirring to keep whites from spreading. With a slotted spoon, remove each egg from the water, blot on paper towels, and place on potato cakes. Garnish with reserved green onions.

Sunday prep steps:

1
Thinly slice 1 green onion.
2
Combine sliced green onion with mashed potatoes, Cheddar, garlic, 1 egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
3
Form into four ½-inch-thick patties.

15 min. before serving:

1
Heat large skillet of water and vinegar to a simmer on medium-high. In another large skillet, cook potato cakes in butter on medium 8 min., until golden brown on both sides and warm in centers. Transfer to plate. Slice remaining green onion. Add remaining 4 eggs, one at a time, to simmering water and cook 3 min. Serve eggs on potato cakes. Garnish with green onions.

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