Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

Name: Mashed Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 8 pancakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cold mashed potatoes; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying

American · Side dish · 22 min total

Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe videos

A delicious way to use leftover mashed potatoes, these crispy pancakes are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish.

10
min prep

12
min cook

4
servings

180
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, onion, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Cook pancakes in batches, without crowding, for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm.

Tips

For extra crispiness, refrigerate the patties for 15 minutes before frying.
These pancakes can be reheated in a toaster oven or skillet.
Serve with sour cream, applesauce, or ketchup.

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