Mountain Mama's Potato Pancakes

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Making potato pancakes with instant potato flakes and an instant pancake mix, I'm always ready for my bed and breakfast guests. Works great if you're cooking for 2 or 20. Great by themselves, or top with bacon, a poached egg, and cheese (we like applesauce on the side, also.) Great finger food, just fold it over a slice of cheese or bacon.

Submitted by Mountain Mama
Updated on April 19, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ⅔ cup instant mashed potato flakes

  • ⅓ cup complete dry pancake mix

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup skim milk

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Stir together potato flakes, pancake mix, onion, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until well combined.

  2. Grease a griddle or large skillet and place over medium heat. Drop pancakes, 1/4 cup at a time, onto the hot griddle and cook until edges look dry and one bubble appears in the center, about 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 more minutes.

Tips

I like to make a "starter mix." After buying the boxes of instant potatoes and complete pancake mix, why not use them all? I combine 2 cups potatoes and 1 cup pancake mix in a large bowl. Then I continue this ratio until all of the flakes are gone. Store this starter mix in an airtight container. Then just scoop out the amount needed.

44 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
7g Fat
10g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 158mg 12%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 146mg 3%

* 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.