Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes

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5

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes

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Ingredients

Servings

Potato Pancakes:

  • 2 cups potato mashed
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • salt to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
  • black pepper to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
  • 1 egg beaten, small
  • ¼ cup flour divided, 2 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil divided, plus 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tbsp butter divided, plus 1 tablespoon butter

Serve:

  • sour cream
  • green onion chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, whisked egg, and 2 tablespoons of flour. sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  2. Using your hands, divide the mixture into 8 portions.
  3. Roll each portion into a ball then flatten it into a pancake about a 1/2-inch-thick.
  4. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of flour on a shallow plate then lightly dredge each side of the potato pancake in the flour.
  5. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil plus 2 teaspoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the potato pancakes, in batches, until they're golden brown and crispy on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons of butter to the pan for the second batch.
  8. Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate before serving.
  9. Serve the potato pancakes topped with sour cream and chopped green onions.
  10. Side Note: Don't crowd the pan while cooking and do not flip the pancakes too soon or they won't develop a yummy crispy crust!
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