Easy Leftover Potato Pancakes

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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.

Submitted by Deanne

Updated on November 6, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

10 pancakes

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Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes
¼ 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

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.
Melt butter on a large griddle over medium heat. Drop potato mixture onto the hot griddle, 1/4 cup at a time. Flatten each pancake with the back of a spatula to 1/2-inch thickness. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254	Calories
15g	Fat
24g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 254
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 1350mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g	14%
Vitamin C 15mg	16%
Calcium 109mg	8%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 492mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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