Description
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into delicious pancakes filled with cheddar cheese and scallions. These crispy pancakes are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups chilled leftover mashed potatoes
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped scallions, green and white parts
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- Vegetable oil, for pan-frying
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, scallions, egg, and 1/2 cup flour until well combined.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into small patties and coat with remaining flour.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat oil in a pan and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes hot with a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- You can customize these pancakes by adding bacon, herbs, or spices to the mixture.
- For a healthier version, consider baking the pancakes in the oven instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg