Cheez-It Crusted Protein Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 small Onion
• 1 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Cheez-Its
• 1 scoop Protein powder
• 1/2 cup Flour
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• Spices (e.g., salt, pepper, paprika) (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Vinegar

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes, onion, and carrot into small pieces.
2. Boil the chopped potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mash the boiled potatoes, then mix in the diced onion, grated carrot, protein powder, flour, vinegar, and spices.
4. Crush the Cheez-Its into fine crumbs and place them in a shallow dish.
5. Form the potato mixture into patties and coat each patty in the Cheez-It crumbs.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sear each patty until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
7. Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve the Cheez-It crusted potato cakes warm with a side of your favorite sauce or salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

450

Protein

32 g

Fat

12 g

Carbs

64 g