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Mashed Potato Pancakes

Mashed Potato Pancakes: Leftover mashed potatoes combined with egg, flour, chives, and cheddar cheese, fried until crispy and served with sour cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • - 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1/2 cup neutral oil or butter for frying
  • - Sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

**Make the Pancake Mixture:**

  • In a medium bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, egg, all-purpose flour, chives, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Ensure the mixture holds its shape when formed into a patty. Add more flour if necessary, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

**Set Up Your Cooking Station:**

  • Place paper towels on a large plate to transfer pancakes to as you fry them.

**Fry the Potato Pancakes:**

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 325°F or sizzles when a little flour is sprinkled into it.
  • Lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take about 1/4 cup of pancake mixture and form into a 1/2-inch thick disk.
  • Place the pancake in the skillet and repeat until you have 4-5 pancakes. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and crispy.
  • Flip once and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the second side.

**Drain and Serve:**

  • Transfer pancakes from the pan to the paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all pancakes are formed and fried.
  • Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

- Ensure oil is heated to the correct temperature before frying.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
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