Panko Breakfast Bites

Name: Panko Breakfast Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2½ cup mashed potatoes; ½ cup chopped ham; 2 tbsp fresh chopped green onions; 1½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 organic egg; ¾ cup milk; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt; 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs (I like kooshy brand)

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November 24, 2025

3 panko breakfast bites on a white plate with cheese and ham in the background.

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As a busy mom who always ends up with extra mashed potatoes after breakfast, these Panko Breakfast Bites have become my absolute favorite way to turn leftovers into something fun, crispy and totally kid approved. They taste like cozy diner potato cakes but packed with real-food ingredients and protein to keep everyone full. And because my brain is always chasing the next thing (hello, enneagram 7) I love that I can prep before hand and have everything handled for the week- goodbye morning stress.

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mashed potatoes
chopped ham
green onion
cheddar cheese
organic egg
organic milk
organic garlic powder
pink Himalayan salt
Panko bread crumbs

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Panko Breakfast Bites

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast bites, breakfast potatotes, make ahead breakfast

Servings:

Ingredients

2½ cup mashed potatoes
½ cup chopped ham
2 tbsp fresh chopped green onions
1½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Coating

2 organic egg
¾ cup milk
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs I like kooshy brand

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix together 2½ cup mashed potatoes, ½ cup chopped ham, 2 tbsp fresh chopped green onions, 1½ cup sharp cheddar cheese.
In another bowl whisk together 2 organic egg, ¾ cup milk, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt.
And in a third bowl add in 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs.
Using a large cookie scoop, or if you don't have one 3 TBSP. scoop out a serving of potatoes. Roll into a ball and smoosh until about ½ inch thick. Place on an oil prepped parchment lined baking sheet. Do this until you run out of potatoes. It should look like a really thick pancake.
One at a time, place the "pancake" into the egg mixture and coat, dunk into the panko coating. Be sure to coat the entire "pancake". Place back on the parchment lined tray. Continue doing this until it is gone.
Spray the tops with extra virgin olive oil.
Bake at 425℉ for 18-20 minutes flipping half way through.
Remove, let rest about 5 minutes and serve.

Storage and Freezer Tips

Refrigerator: Store in an air tight glass container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze on a sheet pan first (so they don’t stick), then transfer to a freezer safe container.
Substitutions: No ham? Use left over turkey, shredded chicken or go vegetarian.
Add Veggies: Chop up mild peppers finely, sauté some broccoli etc.
Spice: Add some hot sauce to kick up the heat.