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Potato Pancakes
Crispy Potato Pancakes (fritters) loaded with spinach and spices are a delicious and unique way to serve leftover mashed potatoes! They are easy to make and fry up tender and savory in the middle and perfectly crispy on the outside.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 pancakes
Calories: 111 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes about 3-4 medium-sized potatoes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- ½ teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, cumin, curry powder, salt
- Fresh black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes, then cut into quarters or 1-2 inch chunks. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Generously season the water with about 1 Tablespoon of salt. Bring the potatoes to a gentle boil and cook for 15 minutes until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and return to the same pot or a large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until chunky. Set aside to cool.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large heavy-duty skillet. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden on the edges. Add the garlic and saute for a few seconds then stir in the spinach and spices. Cook down spinach for 2-3 minutes or until wilted.
- Remove from the heat and add the sauteed veggies to the mashed potatoes. Add the seasonings, cheese, egg, and panko to the potato mixture as well, and mix until all the ingredients are combined. Shape the potato mixture into patties.
- Heat about ¼ cup of oil in a large heavy-duty skillet and cook the pancakes in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined pan and repeat with remaining potato mixture.
- Top with sour cream, chopped scallions, hot sauce, or your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1pancake
Calories
111kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1836IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pancake | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1836IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.