Leftover Mashed Potato Cheddar Ranch Cakes

Ingredients

1 cup and 3/4 leftover mashed potatoes cold

1 large egg

1/3 cup all-purpose flour + 3 Tablespoons for coating

1 Tablespoon dry Ranch seasoning mix

2/3 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, stir together mashed potatoes, egg, Ranch seasoning mix, salt and pepper.
Add flour and cheddar and stir until all flour is incorporated.
Using a regular size ice cream scoop, form 8 balls of dough. Roll each one in additional flour, gently flattening into about 3/4″ thick patties.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.
Fry each cake on one side for about 3 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and fry the other side.
Remove onto a cooling rack or paper towel lined plate.
Cool slightly and serve.