Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes
A great way to use those holiday leftovers in a new way to keep the meals fresh!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Kitchen knife
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Frying oil
- 1 cup Mashed Potatoes Cold works best
- 1 medium Egg
- 4 tbsp Flour
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 stalks Green Onion
- 2-3 tbsp Sour Cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 2 of the green onion stalks chopped, egg, about half of the flour, salt and pepper.*Note that the ratio of flour to potatoes depends on how they were originally made. If you have a smoother potato, you may want to add a bit more flour, or lumpier potatoes less. This should be the consistency of a meatball.
- Roll the mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls. Sprinkle remaining flour on a plate next. Heat oil in skillet, using enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Gently pressing each ball to flatten, toss in flour and add to hot oil. Cook until golden on each side, being careful not to flip to soon to retain structure. Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb excess grease.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and additional chopped green onions as garnish. Enjoy! Variation: this is a great way to use up holiday leftovers, so if there are other cheeses from a cheese board, throw them in! If a crunchier texture is preferred, add some Panko to the flour mix for breading, and season for a more advanced flavor!