Description
Turn leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy pancakes for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, flour, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture and flatten into a pancake shape.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for easier handling.
- Add cooked bacon or herbs for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: leftover mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, cheesy pancakes, quick side dish