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September 8, 2016

Mashed Potato Pancakes

Mashed Potato Pancakes. These are one of those things my mom has been making my whole life. She makes them just the way her mom made them. Make them for brunch, lunch or a midnight snack. You’ll love them no matter what time of day!

Mashed Potato Pancakes are the perfect way to enjoy leftover potatoes!

Mashed potatoes are a comfort food classic and my mom makes the best. She keeps them totally simple and fluffy and they are delicious. So delicious in fact that everyone usually fights over the last spoonful!

But sometimes my mom will make extra and hold back a portion.  She hides them from us all! And she does this so she can make us these Mashed Potato Pancakes the next day. It’s always a great surprise because as delicious as her mashed potatoes are, these pancakes just might be even better!

Making Mashed Potato Pancakes

Potato Pancakes are made by adding just a few ingredients to the leftover mashed potatoes. Combine two cups of the potatoes with 1 beaten egg, and 4 to 6 tablespoons of flour and stir until it’s all well mixed.

A Tip!

Add the flour slowly to achieve just the right texture. You will want the mixture to be dry enough that you’re able to handle it and form patties, but not too dry and crumbly. Also, use flour-covered hands to make the patties.

Next melt about a tablespoon of butter into a large frying pan over medium heat, and place the cakes in the pan to fry. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan so you’ll have room to flip them.  Allow each side to cook about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. These are certainly not the healthiest. However, they are worth the splurge once in a while!

Continue to cook the pancakes in small batches, adding more butter in between each time.

Serve warm.  Top with sour cream and chopped scallions if desired!

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5.0 from 4 reviews
Mashed Potato Pancakes
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Author: Stacy
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 4-6 pancakes
Ingredients
  • 2 c. mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4-6 T. flour
  • 3-4 T. butter, for frying
Instructions
  1. Combine the potatoes with 1 beaten egg, and add flour 1 tablespoon at a time and stir until it's all well mixed.
  2. Note: Add the flour slowly to achieve just the right texture. You will want the mixture to be dry enough that you're able to handle it and form patties, but not too dry and crumbly. Use flour-covered hands to make the patties.
  3. Melt a tablespoon of butter into a large frying pan over medium heat, and place the cakes in to the pan to fry. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan so you'll have room to flip them.
  4. Allow each side to cook about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Continue to cook the pancakes in small batches, adding more butter in between each time.
  6. Serve warm. Top with sour cream and chopped scallions if desired!
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Comments

  1. Linda says

    August 3, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    Grew up eating these. My Irish grandmother and mother always made extra mashed spuds so we could have them in pancake form the next day
    We don’t put in an egg but I will try it the next time I make them.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      August 3, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      Don’t you just love recipes like these, that stand the test of time? My husband and kids now love these – and my mom also makes extra mashed potatoes and hides them so we can have these the next day! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Arnold says

    July 23, 2017 at 9:59 pm

    it looks so simple and delicious!. i wanna try this at home.

    Reply
  3. millie says

    October 24, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    love pancakes I put jam on them .

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  4. lawrence says

    October 24, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    just the way my grandma made them

    Reply
  5. Doris says

    September 13, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Oh they look so yummy. I simply love recipes…

    Reply
  6. chanel van reenen says

    September 13, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    I’ve never heard of these before but they sound delicious! Definitely going to make for my kids!

    Reply
  7. Nicole Banuelos says

    September 13, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    I must admit when I clicked on the link I did not think I would be a fan but man oh man these actually sound amazing!

    Reply
  8. Casey says

    September 13, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    I love these and reminds me of home!

    Reply
  9. Jody says

    September 9, 2016 at 6:28 am

    Stacy!!! Ahh! Potato pancakes are my favorite!! I swear I make at least one of your recipes a week!!

    Reply
  10. Lauren says

    September 8, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    My dad always made “potato cakes” with leftover mashed potatoes but we didn’t add anything to them, just pressed them together and fried in butter – they sometimes break. I’ll have to try your way next time!

    Reply
  11. Marla | Because I Said So Baby says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Omg I need this in my life!!

    Reply
  12. Shahla @treehousethreads says

    September 8, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Love a savory pancake!! Going to try this! Thanks!!

    Reply
  13. Jenna says

    September 8, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    Mmmm. I love mashed potato pancakes. They are delicious Stacy! Ultimate comfort food <3

    Reply
  14. Joanna says

    September 8, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    These are genius! My kids would love them and I bet they are much less messy to feed to babies than regular mashed potatoes.

    Reply

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