Mashed Potato Pancakes
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into irresistibly golden and crispy mashed potato pancakes—a comforting classic with a savory twist! Packed with shredded cheddar cheese, zesty green onions, and seasoned to perfection, these patties are crisp on the outside and delightfully soft on the inside. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a quick 10-minute prep time, these pancakes are ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. Serve them warm with a dollop of sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for repurposing leftovers, these easy mashed potato pancakes turn humble ingredients into a flavorful crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture holds together.
Divide the mixture into 10 to 12 equal portions and shape them into small patties, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Working in batches, place the patties in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them, and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked pancakes onto a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining patties, adding more oil to the skillet if necessary.
Serve the mashed potato pancakes warm with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2708 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.9 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1875 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
