Delicious and Creative Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into a delightful and crispy breakfast or snack with this easy recipe for Mashed Potato Pancakes. These golden brown pancakes are filled with creamy mashed potatoes, onions, and fresh herbs, making them a perfect way to repurpose leftovers.

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, flour, Parmesan cheese, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. Add the eggs to the mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture onto the skillet and flatten it with the back of a spoon into a pancake shape.
6. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the pancakes turn golden brown and crispy.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
8. Serve the mashed potato pancakes hot with sour cream or applesauce as a topping.

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