Forget boring leftovers – these Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes transform ordinary mashed potatoes into golden, crunchy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside perfection. And here’s the game-changer: you can make the mashed potatoes in your crockpot first for ultimate ease!

I make these at least twice a week – they’re that good.

Why These Potato Cakes Will Become Your New Obsession
✅ Crispy exterior, creamy center – The perfect textural contrast
✅ Crockpot hack – Hands-off mashed potato base
✅ 5-minute prep – Just mix and pan-fry
✅ 3-ingredient magic – With endless add-in options
✅ Anytime meal – Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Crockpot Mashed Potato Base (Make Ahead!)
Ingredients:

3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup warm milk

4 tbsp butter

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

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