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Sweet Potato Cakes with Ham

These sweet potato cakes with ham are a perfect way to use leftovers! The mustard adds the right amount of zip while the dill adds just a touch of sweetness.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes, then add the ham, scallions, mustard, dill, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
    1½ cups sweet potatoes, 1 cup cooked ham, 3 scallions, 1 tablespoon Creole mustard, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Add the egg and the ½ cup of panko, then mix until well-combined.
    1 large egg, 1¼ cups panko bread crumbs
  • Scoop out about a ¼ cup of the sweet potato mixture, shape it into a ball, flatten into a patty, and transfer to a baking sheet. If the mixture won’t hold together, return it to the bowl and add more panko, then try again.
  • Repeat with remaining mixture. You should end up with 8 patties.
  • Place the baking sheet in freezer for about 20 minutes.
  • Spread out the remaining panko on a small plate. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer, then press both sides of each patty into the panko.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then use a flat spatula to place 2 or 3 patties in the skillet.
    ½ cup olive oil
  • Pan-fry the patties until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
  • Flip and cook until each patty is golden brown on the other side and heated through, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Repeat with the remaining patties.

Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings.
If the mixture won't hold together when you're forming the patties, return to the bowl and add more panko bread crumbs.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Cakes with Ham
Serving Size
 
1 patty
Amount per Serving
Calories
248
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
512
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
67
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Net carbs
 
16
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.