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Mashed Potato Pancakes
Quick and easy to make, these mashed potatoes pancakes are great for using up leftovers; they're shallow fried for perfectly crispy edges.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons green onions plus for more serving
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- greek yogurt or sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, flour, green onions and salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop about ⅓ cup of the mixture. Then roll it into a ball and flatten it out with the palm of your hands. The mixture will make about 6-8 pancakes.
- Preheat a large skillet with the olive oil and cook the pancakes in two batches.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the pancakes are golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper while they’re hot.
- Serve with greek yogurt or sour cream and green onions, if desired
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Notes
- Storage: You can make the mix for your mashed potato pancakes a day or two ahead or time and keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook. Cooked pancakes will keep well for around 4 days in the fridge.
- Reheat: Cooked pancakes can be reheated in the oven at 360F.
- Tip: Season your mashed potato to taste before frying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
325mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.