Description
Delicious and crispy leftover mashed potato pancakes made with simple ingredients like mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and scallions. These golden brown pancakes are pan-fried to perfection and served warm with sour cream and cranberry sauce, making a perfect comfort food or versatile appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Mashed Potatoes
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (divided: 1/4 cup for batter, 1/2 cup for coating)
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 tablespoons Scallion, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Vegetable Oil, as needed for frying (at least 3 tablespoons)
- Sour Cream, to taste (for serving)
- Cranberry Sauce, to taste (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of mashed potatoes, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 3 tablespoons chopped scallions. Mix until just combined; the mixture should form a ball easily and not be too sticky. If too dry, add a splash of water; if too sticky, add more flour.
- Form Patties: Flour your hands with the remaining 1/2 cup flour. Shape the mixture into 6-8 evenly sized patties, coating both sides with flour as you shape them to help achieve a crispy exterior and prevent sticking.
- Heat Pan and Fry: Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add at least 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once hot, fry the patties 2-3 at a time, cooking each side for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning and add more oil if necessary.
- Drain and Season: Transfer the cooked pancakes onto a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste while still hot.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm, garnished with additional scallions if desired, alongside sour cream and cranberry sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the flour amount slightly based on the moisture level of your mashed potatoes to get the perfect batter consistency.
- Use vegetable oil with a high smoke point for frying to achieve crispiness without burning.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure cheese and sour cream are suitable or substitute with vegan alternatives.
- These pancakes reheat well in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.
- Leftover pancakes can be frozen and reheated for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mashed potato pancakes, leftover potatoes recipe, potato cakes, savory pancakes, cheddar potato pancakes, easy snack, comfort food
