The Recipe Rebel / Side Dishes
written by Ashley Fehr
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Servings 6 pancakes
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Last updated on June 4, 2020
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These Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes are one of the best ways to use up leftover mashed potatoes! Just 5 ingredients and a few minutes prep.
SO. December.
How’s that going for you?
I feel like I’ve been doing okay so far, my commitment to find you more comfort food recipes made healthier is helping to keepme on track.
Because in the deep, dead cold of December, a girl needs her comfort food, right?!
I am that girl who will never give up her favorite foods, and so compromise is my new favorite word. A compromise that don’t feel like a compromise. Potato pancakes are right up there on the list!
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes are so simple to make — just some leftover mashed potatoes (or freshly mashed!) and a handful of ingredients, a hot griddle, and a flipper. They are creamy on the inside, crispy on the outside and they go perfectly with just about anything. They could be breakfast with a side of bacon or sausage, or dinner paired with a roast, salad and some veggies!
If you’re using leftover mashed potatoes that had liquid added to them, be sure to read my notes in the recipe about adding flour. You’re going to want the consistency just right for these or they will fall apart on you. You want your mashed potatoes to be not too sticky — if in doubt, add a tablespoon of flour and go from there. And be gentle when you’re flipping! The result will be worth it 🙂
*This post is sponsored by The Little Potato Company as part of my ambassadorship with them and I was compensated for my time — thank you for supporting brands that support The Recipe Rebel!
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written by Ashley Fehr
5 from 1 vote
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes are one of the best ways to use up leftover mashed potatoes! Just 5 ingredients and a few minutes prep.
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ReviewPrep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Cuisine American
Course Side Dish
Servings 6 pancakes
Calories 92cal
Ingredients
- .75 lb Little Potatoes (I used Baby Boomers) about 170 grams or ½ bag
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- flour — optional see notes
Instructions
In a medium pot, place potatoes in cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until tender. Mash well and cool to room temperature. (*see notes for using leftover mashed potatoes).
In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, onion and salt.
Heat a griddle or large frying pan to medium-high and spray with non-stick spray. Scoop potato mixture onto hot griddle and press down to flatten.
Let cook for 4-5 minutes until very golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Serve with sour cream, cheese and green onions or top as desired.
Notes
If you’re using previously seasoned mashed potatoes, you may want to skip the salt. If your potatoes were mashed with another liquid such as broth or milk, you will want to add 2-3 tablespoons flour to your potatoes before making your pancakes.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 92cal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!
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Holly says
Can I make these and freeze them? If I can how would you suggest I warm them back up. Have to travel to my daughters for Christmas Brunch and thought these would be a nice surprise. My family has never had them.
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Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I love potatoes all ways, but these are really calling to me! Gary loves potato pancakes for breakfast and quite often makes a batch himself. I do love the little potatoes as they cook so quickly and are so creamy!
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Ashley Fehr says
Yes, they’re so great for breakfast the day after the holidays! They are a new favorite around here for sure. Thanks Dorothy!
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I loooooove mashed potato pancakes so much and I can hardly even stand how ultra-crispy and perfect these beauties look, Ashley! Total Monday food that I neeeeed!
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Ashley Fehr says
Yes! Monday is for cheesy potato pancakes 100%!
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I’ve never made mashed potato pancakes before, but I think I need to start! These look SO good, Ashley! I love how this could be a savory dinner, or even breakfast, because anytime is breakfast time, right? 🙂 Love the cheese in here!
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Ashley Fehr says
Totally an ANY time meal for sure! Thanks Gayle!
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