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Mashed Potato Pancakes

These mashed potato pancakes are the best way to use your leftover mashed potatoes. Crispy on the outside and soft inside!
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword leftover recipes, mashed potato recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 11 pieces
Calories 199kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup cheddar, shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons, plus more for garnish green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons, plus more if needed vegetable oil
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Instructions

  • Mix first 7 ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes.
    Step 1 how to make mashed potato pancakes, Combine the first 7 ingredients.
  • Pour bread crumbs (1 cup) onto a plate.
  • Shape mixture into 1/4 cup by 3 inch round, mashed potato patties. You should have about 8 patties. Dredge the patties in bread crumbs, gently pressing down so the bread crumbs will stick.
    Step 3 how to make Fried mashed potato pancakes, Pour bread crumbs onto a plate and form the mixture into patties. Dredge the patties in the bread crumbs.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Tilt the pan as needed to evenly coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook 4 patties at a time in the pan, over medium-high heat, on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil, as needed, to cook the second batch. Serve warm with sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.
    Step 5 how to make Crispy mashed potato pancakes, Pan fry the patties in batches until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  1. Firm Patties: When making the potato mixture, it should be somewhat firm. You should be able to form firm patties. If not, add a little flour a tablespoon at a time until the texture is firm enough to hold together. If not, the patty will fall apart when frying. 
  2. Pan: These fry up best in a nonstick skillet! They stick badly to a regular skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 119mg