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.
Ingredients
- potatoes: 2 cups (mashed)
- cheddar cheese: 0.25 cup (shredded)
- egg: 1 piece (beaten)
- salt: 1 tsp
- butter: 1 Tbsp
- to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour as needed: 0.5 cup (optional)
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Stages of cooking
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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.
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Melt butter on a large griddle over medium heat. Drop potato mixture onto the hot griddle, 1/4 cup at a time. Flatten each pancake with the back of a spatula to 1/2-inch thickness. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.
