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 September 10, 2024
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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

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 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

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. 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.

    A bowl of potato pancake batter

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  3. Melt butter on a large griddle over medium heat.

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  4. Drop potato mixture onto the hot griddle, 1/4 cup at a time.

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  5. Flatten each pancake with the back of a spatula to 1/2-inch thickness.

    An offset spatula spreading potato pancake batter in a pan with melted butter

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  6. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.

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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.

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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.