Mashed Potato Cakes

Name: Mashed Potato Cakes
Ingredients: 2 cups chilled mashed potatoes (see Note); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Ingredients

2 cups chilled mashed potatoes (see Note)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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["Divide the mashed potatoes into 8 equal portions.", "Use your hands to form 1/2-inch thick patties.", "Heat the oil with the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking.", "Mix the flour with the salt and pepper in a pie plate.", "Coat the potato patties in the flour mixture.", "Add the potato cakes to the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low.", "Cook until they have formed a golden crust, 15 to 20 minutes.", "(Peek underneath using a spatula before turning.)", "Turn and cook the other side until golden brown, about 15 minutes.", "Season with additional salt and pepper and serve hot.", "Note: Make mashed potatoes from the \"innards\"" of the Garlic Roasted Potato Skins by mashing them with 1/2 cup hot milk and 4 tablespoons of softened