🥔🥞 Mashed Potato Pancakes
🧂 Ingredients (Makes about 8 pancakes)
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2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made, cooled)
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1 large egg
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your choice of cheese)
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¼ cup all-purpose flour (or more if mixture is too wet)
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2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives (optional but flavorful)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Butter or oil for frying
Optional add-ins: crumbled bacon, cooked spinach, garlic powder, paprika
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Mixture
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In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, flour, green onions, salt, and pepper.
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Mix until it forms a soft dough-like consistency.
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If it’s too sticky, add a bit more flour; if too dry, add a splash of milk.
2. Shape the Pancakes
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Scoop out 2–3 tablespoons of mixture and form into patties (about ½ inch thick).
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Set on a plate or tray.
3. Cook the Pancakes
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a bit of oil or butter.
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Fry pancakes in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
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Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or a garlic-herb dip.
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Great alongside eggs for breakfast, or with a salad for a light lunch.
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Top with smoked salmon or poached eggs for a fancy twist.
🔄 Variations
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Vegan: Use flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and vegan cheese.
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Gluten-free: Use a GF flour blend or potato starch instead of wheat flour.
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Crispier version: Coat patties lightly in breadcrumbs before frying.
Want a version with sweet potatoes, a stuffed-cheese center, or baked/air-fried instructions?