Description
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into delicious, cheesy pancakes. Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, flour, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop 1/4 cup portions of the mixture into the skillet.
- Flatten slightly with a spatula.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for best results.
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: leftover mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, cheesy pancakes, quick breakfast