Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

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This is one of our favorite dishes during Lent. This recipe can be made ahead and then kept warm in the oven for 20 minutes. Being Irish and German, I make potato pancakes both ways. Serve with sour cream, applesauce, and/or ranch dressing. The kids love the ranch dressing.

Submitted by TKCaterer
Published on March 2, 2017
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup prepared mashed potatoes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Yukon Gold potatoes

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 small zucchini, shredded

  • canola oil, or as needed, divided

Directions

  1. Stir mashed potatoes, flour, milk, egg, butter, and sea salt together in a bowl. Add shredded potatoes, Cheddar cheese, and zucchini; stir until batter is well-combined.

  2. Heat 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop batter by heaping tablespoons into hot oil. Cook, turning once, until golden-brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and batter.

Tips

Cook's Notes:

You can substitute kefir for the milk, if desired. You can substitute kosher salt for the sea salt.

Nutrition:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
23g Fat
30g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 989mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 168mg 13%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 223mg 5%

* 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.