How do I make mashed potato pancakes?

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into a delicious breakfast or snack with our recipe for fluffy and savory mashed potato pancakes. Get creative in the kitchen!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make mashed potato pancakes. Items include: Leftover mashed potatoes All-purpose flour Grated Parmesan cheese Chopped fresh chives Garlic powder Salt Black pepper Milk Butter

Leftover mashed potatoes 2 cups
All-purpose flour 1/4 cup
Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup
Chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons
Garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper 1/4 teaspoon
Milk 1/4 cup
Butter 2 tablespoons

Take note
Watch out for flying potato bits while flipping the pancakes!

1

Gather the Ingredients

First, gather all the ingredients you'll need: 2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of butter.

2

Mix It Up

In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, Parmesan cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. If the mixture seems a bit dry, add a splash of milk to moisten it up.

3

Heat Up the Skillet

Heat a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet, making sure to coat the entire surface.

4

Scoop and Cook

Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the mashed potato mixture onto the skillet, flattening it slightly with the back of the measuring cup. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. You'll know they're ready when they're nice and golden!

5

Serve and Enjoy

Once cooked, transfer the mashed potato pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve them hot and crispy with your favorite toppings, like sour cream or ketchup. These pancakes are so delicious, it's okay to devour them all!