Learn what to do with leftover mashed potatoes with this appetizing recipe. These potato pancakes fry up crispy, golden, and cheesy. You can add minced garlic, chives, or 1/4 cup of any shredded raw vegetable.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::15 mins
Servings::5
Yield::10 pancakes
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes
ΒΌ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour as needed (Optional)
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Mix potatoes, cheese, beaten egg, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. If the mixture is very wet, mix in flour as needed to bind mixture together.
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Melt butter on a large griddle over medium heat.
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Drop potato mixture onto the hot griddle, 1/4 cup at a time.
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Flatten each pancake with the back of a spatula to 1/2-inch thickness.
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Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.
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Recipe Tip
For a sweeter version, substitute the cheese with a tablespoon of sugar and serve with maple syrup.
Test Kitchen Tip
This recipe was tested in our test kitchen and updated to include flour to act as a binder if needed.