Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe (VIDEO)
This Potato Pancakes Recipe is the best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. This cheesy mashed potato pancakes recipe is well loved by everyone in our family. This is just about the only way that my kids will eat mashed potatoes and by “eat,” I mean they wolf them down!
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There’s just something about that beautiful cheese pull with each one that makes these completely irresistible. Potato pancakes are quick and easy to make and have the simplest ingredients.
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest and YES, it’s totally worth it to make mashed potatoes just to have these potato pancakes! P.S. Don’t miss the sweet little taste test with my son at the end of the video!
Watch How To Make Mashed Potato Pancakes:
All that melty cheese! I want these all over again. Seriously my friends, these are GOOD! I love how forgiving these potato pancakes are. We usually wing it and “eye-ball” the recipe except for when we measured everything just for you!
Ingredients for Potato Pancake Recipe:
4 cups mashed potatoes*
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup flour (or up to 1/2 cup flour for creamier potatoes)
2 to 3 Tbsp chives, chopped
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
Light Olive oil or Canola oil to sauté
Sour cream to serve
*This recipe works best with mashed potatoes that are not ultra creamy and buttery, and if they are, you may need a little more flour for them to hold a patty shape. This recipe is not intended for use with instant mashed potatoes.
Time Saving Tip: Use a trigger release ice cream scoop, scraping the scoop against the side of the bowl to quickly and easily create uniform patties.
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Cheesy Potato Pancakes Recipe (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 4 cups mashed potatoes, *
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, (8 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or up to 1/2 cup flour for creamier potatoes
- 2 1/2 Tbsp chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp Light Olive oil , or Canola oil to sauté
- Sour cream to serve
Instructions
How to Make Mashed Potatoes:
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Fill a 5 Qt pot with water. Add 1 Tbsp salt and peeled quartered russet potatoes (2 lbs or about 7 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered). Cook until easily pierced with fork. Drain well and mash in 4 Tbsp butter then let cool to room temp. Mashed potatoes can be made 1 - 3 days ahead.
How to Make Mashed Potato Pancakes:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups mashed potatoes, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup flour and 2 Tbsp chopped chives. Use a potato masher to mash the mixture together until well mixed. If the potatoes are too loose to hold a patty shape, add flour a Tablespoon at a time.
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Place a heaping tablespoonful of potato mixture between your palms and form into a round, 1/3" thick patty. Dredge both sides of the pancake in bread crumbs and set on a cutting board. Repeat with remaining pancakes.
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Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat with enough oil to lightly cover the bottom of the pan. Once oil is hot, add patties in a single layer and sauté 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed. I usually have 2 skillets going at once to finish sooner.
Recipe Notes
*Recipe works best with mashed potatoes that aren't super creamy. If they are very moist, you may need a little more flour for them to hold a patty shape. Do not use instant mashed potatoes.
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If you try this mashed potato pancakes recipe, let me know!! Oh p.s. you can also use dill if you don’t have chives.
Natasha Kravchuk
Hi! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. 
Great recipe, so delicious! I would do it again. I also added some canned tuna to add more protein and it was a hit at lunch.
So glad you enjoyed it, Claudia!
These were perfect and delicious!
I substituted the plain bread crumbs for Panko bread crumbs because that is what I had on hand. This recipe is a keeper!
That’s great to know. So glad you found a keeper. Thank you for sharing.
Is there a difference in toasted buckwheat and it not being toasted does it make a difference in taste .I finally found some buckwheat groats and had I time cooking it .
Hi Carolyn! You can find my buckwheat recipe with notes on the toasted buckwheat HERE.
I made these with leftover potatoes & garlic from a crawfish boil. Just peeled them & mashed them, & added all the other Ingredients. They were perfect.
Sounds perfect indeed, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the review, Dawn.
Sorry Natasha, no pictures😭 They were eaten so fast I missed taking one. My family just loved these potato pancakes! We don’t often have leftover mashed potatoes because we’re 8, so when I do I will be making this recipe again, many times I’m sure. Thank you😊❤
No worries, you will not be able to share pictures here too but feel free to share them in our Facebook page or group. Thanks for the awesome review!
Do you think Italian seasoning would be a good substitute for the chives?
Hi Mark, I haven’t tested that to advise. If you have onion powder, I think that will work too.
Ultra creamy or super creamy, I just can’t tell what level of creamy my left over mashed potatoes fall under. I’m thinking they are just really REALLY creamy.
Did you like it? How was the taste and how’s the recipe overall?
It looks so devine. What can I substitute for the the egg as I am vegetartian
Hi Ruby, I haven’t tried it without egg (it might still work just omitting it), One of my readers suggested a vegan egg replacer which might work if you have something like that on hand.
Are the potato pancakes to be served with anything or as a snack by themselves? They look delicious.
They can be eaten by themselves, or with your favorite roasted chicken or any meat of your choice.
Would like to make these but can I use Bob Evans prepared potatoes
Hi Arlene, we love using fresh ingredients for this recipe. I haven’t tried using storebought mashed potatoes but feel free to try it!
I love this recipe! (and many of the ones you share, Natasha ). I have some leftover rice so I’m going to try it with rice. I hate to throw away food. I’m sure it will work great. I’ll let you know.
Thank you for being such a lovely person and sharing your recipes!
Tosha (from Chile)
Please let us know how it goes, we’d love to hear your feedback!
Plan on making these for dinner. Do I use 1 cup of shredded mozzarella (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.)? Thanks. They look delicious!
Hi Donna, Great question. Two cups of cheese is about 8oz in weight not volume. If you are measuring with a cup that would be ounces in volume vs weight. Hope this helps 🙂
Hi Natasha, Thanks for your response. I used 2 cups of shredded mozzarella, but I clearly did something wrong. The pancakes did not hold their shape, they melted and stuck to the pan? Honestly, they were still delicious, but I’m not sure why they didn’t keep their shape? I would like to try again, any suggestions?
Planning on making these for dinner. Do I use 1 cup of shredded mozzarella (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.)? Thanks.
Hi Donna, it’s 2 cups by measuring cup measurement of shredded cheese (with a weight measurement of 8 oz)
Very nice, no complaints other than it needed a small sprinkle of salt. Thanks again for another great recipe!
You’re very welcome. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Served these under Tournedos Rossini instead of bread. A perfect step up taking the Tournedos from great to awesome when combined with the Sauce Périgueux. Thanks Natasha you have hit a home run once again.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Barry! I’m glad this was a hit!
This is not about the pancakes . I would like to know if you ever BBQ ? One other thing, what does salt do for a recipe. You sprinkle it on alot of the food.Just to ĺet you know, I love your blog. I look forward to it èvery day.
Hi Carol, we sure do! You can find some of our favorite recipes HERE.
These were the best! Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside:)
Thanks for your awesome feedback, Vanessa!
I love your take on potato pancakes. Husbands request this morning, loved them! He said no more tossing the leftover ! Wow, he hates leftovers. Thank you
You’re welcome. Glad you both loved this recipe.
Made it tonight and enjoyed this recipe very much. Delicious.
It really is delicious, and I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it, Julie! That’s so great!
My family liked it though my sister are very picky when it comes to cheese what can I do for them
Hi, you could leave out the cheese and just have potato pancakes, but I do think the cheese adds great flavor and a little saltiness to the pancakes.
I made these and they were wonderful. I substituted the mozzarella with cheddar since its expensive in sri lanka but they fried and melted beautifully. Thanks Natasha for these.😀😃
Hello there, great to hear that cheddar worked well too. Thank you for sharing your great review with us!
i stuffed up i put bread crumbs in the spuds still ok when i cooked them l o l
I’m glad it still worked out Peter!
Hi Natasha, can you bake the potatoes instead of frying them?
Thank you
Hi Christine, Some of our readers have baked these and said they enjoyed them that way. One reader wrote: “I sprayed them with cooking spray on each side and I baked them at 400F for about 7-8 mins per side. They were wonderful!” I hope this helps.
We love these! Anytime I have leftover pashed potatoes, kids beg for these!!!
That’s great to hear, Juliya. I hope that you and your kids will love all the other recipes that you will try.
Hi Natasha
I was so excited to try this recipe but it did not turn out for me. It came out very mushy and was falling apart. Still edible though. Could it be because I added milk to your step 1 under the heading how to make mashed potatoes?
Hi Marisa, that is likely the culprit. I would make it as written without substitutions the first time around.
Delicious
I made mine with instant potatoes just needed to add extra tbs flour
Glad you liked it, Rosie. Thanks for sharing!
So glad to hear this! The recipe says to not use instant potatoes, but doesn’t say why you shouldn’t. I was disappointed until I saw your comment. My husband prefers instant mashed potatoes, and I’m glad to hear that they can be used for this recipe.
These were pretty dang good and are now my favorite use for leftover mash potatoes. To improve I’d suggest using sharp cheddar instead of mozz and half the amount, that way you get more flavor and you get more solid pancakes without having to add more and more flower which I found myself doing because the cheese makes the mix really loose. Then use panko breadcrumbs which are long jagged and airy which allows the oil to drain whithout using paper towels or drying rack and its crispier as opposed to regular bread crumbs which just soak up oil. I also added cayenne for an added punch which worked well.
Thank you for sharing your modifications!
The best potato pancakes I’ve ever made OR HAD. Son asks me to make more anytime. Thank you!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
My new favorite way to eat potatoes
Great to hear!
Made these with leftover mashed potatoes. They were delicious. I mean cheesy mashed potatoes with a crispy exterior so why wouldn’t they be great! No not a pancake but a fantastic recipe to repurpose leftovers.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe, Laney!
THANK YOU A HUNDRED TIMES. SON BROUGHT US A MEAL WITH HUGE POTOTOES, WHAT TO DO….GO TO NATASHAS’ KITCHEN…SHE ALWAYS KNOWS. CAN’T WAIT TO EAT THEM. YOUR SON IS A GREAT ADVERTISER…CUTE
You are most welcome. I’m glad were able to find this recipe, I hope you love it!
Love your recipes, alot of them are very simple BUT sooo goood.
Thank you for putting the option to change serving quantity!
It is super helpful!!!
You’re welcome, I’m glad you use that part in the recipe!
Hi Natasha-
I love your recipes and can’t wait to try this one. Can you help me understand why boxed potatoes wont work? We have leftovers from a fast-food fried chicken location and I can pretty much guarantee the potatoes from a box. I had wanted to use them up and make these, but now I’m heasitant.
Thank you!
Hi Melissa, boxed potatoes will have difficulty holding the patty shape.
Just made these with leftover mashed potatoes from 3 days ago. They took less than 10 minutes to mix up and get into the frying pan, and they were delicious. Breathed new life into stale leftovers. Fantastic!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Hi Natasha, I’m from South Africa, I tried out a few of you recipes, any every one of them was SO delicious, I will never use anyone else’s recipes ever again. Thank you for all the beautiful recipies. God Bless!!
Thank you so much for trusting my recipes, Veronika. That feels so good to know that you always rely on my recipes!
Hi Natasha, I have just made your Cheesy Pancakes they were beautiful. I froze some to see how they kept. Had two last night with a salad and a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce they were smashing. Going to keep a supply in freezer from now on. Thank you again.
You’re welcome, Pauline! I’m so glad you enjoyed these!
Could you use frozen hash browns In place of the mashed potatoes?
Hi Ginger, I haven’t tested that with frozen hash browns to advise.
Our girl scout leader gave us a bag of potatoes so off I went googling potato recipes. This browness and crispiness on the picture looked intriguing. Plus I already had all of the ingredients on hand except for chives. I put in parsley instead and it was perfect. Thank you for sharing! We’re going camping in a few weeks and I’m thinking of putting this on the menu.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Nerissa! Thank you for that great review!
These look great! Looking forward to making them this weekend. Just wondering if I can freeze any leftovers…if there are any leftovers.
Hi Earl, it might be better to refrigerate overnight so they cook more evenly the next day without requiring thawing.
These look good, for sure, but I’m not particularly fond of cheese. Will the mixture hold together if I omit the cheese?
Hi Steve, the cheese helps keep it together but here is what one of our readers wrote “been making these for years better without the cheese use onions instead of chives but need to add a bottle of ketchup” I hope that helps.
Yes, it does. Thanks for the quick response; I can’t wait to give it a go!
Just made these for the first time and it’s a definitely a RECIPE KEEPER! My hubby loved it as well. Looks like we’ll be eating it tomorrow as well since it’s just the two of us. LOL!
This isn’t the first recipe I’ve tried from your website. I’ve never been disappointed and I’ve been pinning your recipes for several years now. Plus I get posts from your FB page.
Thank you for the many inspirations for “What’s for Dinner”!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
Hi natasha. Loved watching ur recipe. Can u Pl tell me substitute for eggs in this recipe.
Hi Naina, I haven’t tried it without egg (it might still work just omitting it), One of my readers suggested a vegan egg replacer which might work if you have something like that on hand.
I was wondering can you use green onions instead of the chives?
That should work great Kenneth!
I plan on making these tonight I will let you know how they turn out.
Hi! These are delicious! I was wondering how many of these counts as a serving?
Hi Kailee, it really depends on how large you mold the pancakes. It would be easier count-wise to make 24 slightly smaller pancakes then each serving would be exactly 3 pancakes.
Natasha, you my dear are indeed a mind reader. When we read your recipes for today we found ourselves with several pounds of mashed potatoes in the fridge looking for something to make out of them. Needless to say the pancakes came out delicious. Mama came back for seconds. I guess the mozzarella tickled her fancy as she said “did you put mozarella in these?” She loves mozzarella. Thanks again for another wonderful recipe. Grampa Joe
PS. Forgot to mention, we added two huge fried minced cloves of Music garlic in EVOO and added all to the tater pancakes. Mama just loves garlic.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Hi Natasha, will this work on Air Fryer? I tried this but I don’t like how greasy it gets after pan fried.
Hi Janet, I haven’t tried it in an air fryer so I can’t say but please let me know how you like it if you experiment.
Hi Natasha, what other cheese would you recommend instead of mozzarella. Mozzarella cheese and I don’t get along!! Thank-you.
Hi Nancy, I have had readers report great results with using cheddar so I think Colby jack cheese would work fine
I wonder how these would be if you used cauliflower mashed potatoes?
I’m keto and potatoes are a definite NO on keto.
Hi Mary, I have not tested this recipe with cauliflower alone. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
This weekend is Family Day weekend in Ontario and I’m super excited to make these for my family!
This will be so perfect for a family get together! I hope you all love this recipe!
I would like to learn how to become a better cook cuz my cooking doesn’t come out good, they have times I just want to give up on the cooking an my boyfriend doesn’t like my cooking so I want to learn how to be a better cook.
Hi Alana. Hope my recipes inspire you to become a better cook. Keep on trying and don’t give up.
The best tip my mom ever gave me when I started learning was to have all of my ingredients ready before I started cooking anything. When you have a pan of hot food and have to look for that spice you forgot or that marinade you need to put together, for me, that’s when things burn or go south super fast. Follow the recipes at first and adjust them to your liking later on. That tip has served me well over the years.
Yes! That is a great tip. Most recipes move fast once started. Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
Have you ever used pre-made potatoes such as Bob Evans? Would this work even though they are creamier than home made?
Hi Cj, I haven’t tried premade potatoes yet but I imagine it should work too but it won’t be as good as the original potatoes. But if you do an experiment, I would love to know how it goes.
They were amazing….I used the garlic potatoes….just add a little more flour so the aren’t loose…next time we are going to try sour cream and chive potatoes
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback Pam!
Hi Natasha…I had alot of leftover mashed potatoes that were already cheesed up , as I made Perogies a day before. Tonite we were having a beef roast & I found your recipe! Even tho the potatoes were already cheesy with caramelized onions as well…I cut the recipe in half( theres only 2 of us). I followed your recipe & added the motza, egg & flour…along with pepper, and garlic powder. I dipped them into a mixture of seasoned Panko & bread Crumbs & fried them in oil with a tablespoon of butter. These were incredible! Im going to do the remaining half of the perogy mixture…this way instead. So good…I preferred these to the beef roast!! Super Yum!! Thank-you for this recipe!!!
That’s so great Carrie! That sounds like the perfect dinner!
Thank you for recipe! I made especially lots of mashed potatoes so i could make this today. Used Panko breadcrumbs as run out of other one. Delicious!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Hi Natasha, I tried the cheesy potatoe pancake yesterday, needless to say it was hit beyond, I just tweaked it a little with an addition of chilies and fresh corriander. It was quick and easy. Thank you. Oh and the thing I like the most about your videos is your spunk and enthusiasm when cooking.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe & Thank you for that wonderful compliment!
Would they work in an air fryer?
Hi Cindy, I haven’t tried it in an air fryer so I can’t say but please let me know how you like it if you experiment.
Hi. I tried the fried potato patties. Excellent flopping patties in italian bread crumbs. I did fry mine in butter. More patties add more butter.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Jackie!
I was wondering if you could use sweet potatoes instead?
Hi Nancy, I haven’t tried sweet potatoes but I think it could work. Let me know if you test it out – I’m curious!
They came out so wonderful n tasty. Great recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Jack! Thank you for watching!
I’ve made these twice already and soo yummy. What a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. I’m going to be making breakfast for dinner this Monday night. Making Natasha’s egg muffins along with this and bacon. Delish!!!!! Thanks again Natasha for another fantastic recipe!
You’re welcome! Breakfast for dinner sounds great, Karyn!
Just made them today, super yummy! I had yellow potatoes and they were a bit runny when I added all ingredients. Will definitely make them again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Evana! Thank you for the great review.
I am making this recipe for dinner tonight. My husband is going through chemotherapy and has a poor appetite but loves potatoes. This is a win-win recipe with the protein from the egg and cheese. I am adding finely diced ham as well.
I hope you both enjoyed this recipe, Melissa
It was wonderful. My husband enjoyed them so much he has asked to have them often.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Why can’t I use instant mashed potatoes for this great recipe ??
THANK YOU for all of your delicious posts <3
Hi, instant mashed potatoes are usually too loose and won’t hold together well.
Just tried these and they are just delicious but find them hard to fry very hard to flip over they seem to be a bit mushy? I am Russian and love perogies and this reminds me of them! Thanks
Hi Sally, I haven’t had that happen but I’m more than happy to troubleshoot. Was anything altered in this recipe?
can I freeze them prior to cooking or should I cook then freeze
Hi Joseph, It should work fine to freeze them either way, just be sure to thaw them before sautéing for even cooking or heating and less splatter.
Can these be frozen?
Hi Debbie! These are freezer friendly!
Can I use Panko bread crumbs with these?
Hi Christy, yes Panko crumbs will work for these potato pancakes.
This sounds so delicious and are you Russian
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Monica! We are from Ukraine.
How much shredded mozzarella cheese? The recipe says 2 cups and then it says (8 oz.) please let me know. I would love to make this.
Hi Kathy, 8 oz by weight and 2 cups of shredded cheese on the large holes of the box grater 🙂 I hope you love these mashed potato pancakes!
What would you suggest in place of the egg? My daughter is allergic but it seems like a recipe she would like! Thank you.
Hi Stacy – I haven’t tried it without egg (it might still work just omitting it), One of my readers suggested a vegan egg replacer which might work if you have something like that on hand.
Hey Natasha ,
I just see your recipe of mashed potatoes.I would to try this
Tell me how can i get your shared recipes .
Regards
Hi Anila, you can subscribe to our email updates here. Thank you! 🙂
I happened upon your site completely by accident, and I couldn’t be more pleased! Growing up my next-door neighbors with refugees who emigrated to the US from Ukrayina, when it was still a country! She was always feeding me, but I was a kid; I didn’t remember the names of the recipes (never mind the Cyrillic! *grin*). YAY!!!
PS It’s so interesting to me how many recipes are “global” even though the global regions are not related! In Ecuador, there’s a recipe almost EXACTLY like this but with small cubes of mozzarella instead of shredded stuffed within the mashed potato “patty;” same ooey-gooey “pull!” They’re called llapingachos (ya-peen-GAH-chos – long “o”). 🙂
That is interesting! I’m so happy you discovered our blog! Welcome!
Hi Natasha,
My mom used to make something similar to these. She would separate the egg white from the egg yoke. Mom would beat the egg white till it was frothy, and beat the egg yoke, dip the potato patty in the froth then dip into the beaten egg yoke. Fry them, came out delicious. Light, but crispy. That’s how I’ve always made, but definitely going to try your recipe. Thanks so much!
My pleasure Sylvia! Thank you for sharing that with me!
I loved the mashed potato pancakes recipe. I added cooked bacon and they were awesome!! Everyone enjoyed them!!
That sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing this awesome review with us, Laura!!
I decided that what I’ve been cooking recently is just so boring. I wanted to make our meals interesting. I came across your site on Facebook and tonight I made your potato pancakes ……..OMG they are so tasty , I did paprika chicken fillet to with them. I’m so excited to use more of your recipes.
I’m so happy to hear that, Toni!! I’m so happy you discovered our blog! Welcome!
Can you make these ahead of time and freeze?
Hi Hilda! These are freezer friendly! 🙂
Omg….these are so good. I have made potato pancakes for years..but for one reason or another they just haven’t been turning out lately. Made these yesterday….so good!
I’m so happy you discovered this recipe! Thank you for the great review!
I made the potatoes panbakes and they are delicious, thanks for the recipe
You’re so welcome Raul! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
Would you think an air fryer would cook these just as well?
Also, has anyone ever added cooked bacon bits? It would be like a loaded baked potato!
That sounds like a great idea, Suzie! I haven’t tried it in an air fryer so I can’t say but please let me know how you like it if you experiment.
Forgot to respond. They turned out great in the air fryer.
What type of flour was used.. in england we have plain flour or self raising flour?
We used all purpose flour for this recipe. Which is a plain flour.
copy and pasted into word to print out as all the “pop-ups” are a huge nuisance.
Hi Colette! The print friendly recipe is at the bottom of each post. Once you scroll there, click on the print icon in that recipe card which will open a print screen, then you would need to click file —> print. I hope that helps! If not, please let me know exactly what steps you are taking and where you are navigating to print our recipes.
These sound so yummy . . . but I have a dumb question??? Why can you NOT use instant potatoes? Only 2 of us and I use Harvest Earth creamy mash potatoes from Costco. Always have leftovers from just one envelope – they are cooked with butter, boiling water and milk???
Hi Lannie! I don’t recommend instant potatoes because they are much too creamy and you would have to add excessive amounts of flour for them to hold properly.
been making these for years better with out the cheese use onions instead of chives but need to add a bottle of ketchup
Thank you for sharing that with us… but boy oh boy that’s a lot of ketchup.
I THINK she was trying to be “funny” – no such luck, lol.
Can you delete flour for glutten free?
Hi Salvie, I think a gluten free flour would work well in the pancakes.
The recipe says “2 cups (8 oz) of shredded mozzarella cheese”. I’m not much of a cook, so please clarify, as I’m an OCD man, and 2 cups = 16 oz. I could use 12 oz…but I would risk using too much, or too little, cheese. Thank you, in advance, for your kind attention.
Hi Slade! Great question. Yes, two cups of cheese is about 8oz in weight not volume. If you are measuring with a cup that would be ounces in volume vs weight. Hope this helps 🙂
I love your recipes.
I wish to know if I can use your recipes in our family cook book as long as I give you the credit for it.
Thank you
Hi Janis, that should be ok as long as it is a personal collection and not distributed for sale. Thanks for asking! 🙂
Can I put them in the oven instead of frying them in oil
Hi Barbara! Some of readers have baked these and said they enjoyed them that way. One reader wrote: “I sprayed them with cooking spray on each side and I baked them at 400F for about 7-8 mins per side. They were wonderful!”
I am wondering how many cakes are in a serving. Your recipe says a “Servings: 8 makes 22 potato pancakes ” but you can’t divide 22 cakes evenly into 8 servings. My mom has diabetes so I need to be able to figure out her carb count a little more accurately. Thank you!
HI Cassandra, it really depends on how large you mold the pancakes. It would be easier count-wise to make 24 slightly smaller pancakes then each serving would be exactly 3 pancakes.
Hi, I would like to make these, but I tend to burn things on the stove top, could I bake them instead?
Some of readers have baked these and said they enjoyed them that way. One reader wrote: “I sprayed them with cooking spray on each side and I baked them at 400F for about 7-8 mins per side. They were wonderful!”
Thank you ☺️
are they good cold for school/camp lunch?
Hi Zoya, I think these are best served warm.
Hi Natasha.
Can I substitute chives with something else like (parsley or dill). Did you try with something else?
I haven’t tried this with only parsley or dill but I know those options go well with potatoes.
Thank you. Tried it with parsley. Didn’t have anything else :). Came out delicious.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi natasha
I was wondering, Will it still taste good if I don’t add chives because we don’t have them, and is it okay if I use a different kind of cheese, lets say like coby jack or something.
Hi Radomir, I have had readers report great results with using cheddar so I think colby jack cheese would work fine 🙂
Hi Natasha,
I’m wondering if I could use my left over boiled potatoes for this🤔? Thoughts?
Hi Lisa, that could work if they are small and have their skins on. The skins help to keep them together when they are smashed.
Hi Natasha!
Can you substitute a different cheese for the mozzarella? I made the chicken fritters, and the mozzarella cheese was a bit overpowering to the chicken and other flavors. Do you think Fontina or Havarti would work?
Hello Jamie, I haven’t used another cheese because my children love mozzarella best but you can definitely substitute!
Hi,Natasha. Today I came across this recipe & decided to try it out,we loved it,my 2 small girls loved it,plus my husband is from Belarus so they love potatoes. Love trying all your recipes.👍☺🌹💖
Hello Olga! I’m happy to hear your family enjoys the recipe as much as mine. Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
I tried this recipe and it was great my kids like it. Thank you Natasha. And keep going 👍🏻
My pleasure Mariam! I’m glad to hear the recipe was a hit with the whole family. Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!