Cheesy potato pancakes are the best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and yes it is absolutely worth it to make mashed potatoes just for this recipe!
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Servings: 8makes 22 potato pancakes
Calories: 270
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 30 minutesmins
Total Time: 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
4cupsmashed potatoes, *
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese, (8 oz)
1large egg
1/4cupall-purpose flour, or up to 1/2 cup flour for creamier potatoes
2 1/2Tbspchives, chopped
1/2cupplain bread crumbs
2TbspLight Olive oil , or Canola oil to sauté
Sour cream to serve
Instructions
How to Make Mashed Potatoes:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Potato Pancakes Recipe (VIDEO)
Amount per Serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
264
mg
11
%
Potassium
371
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
260
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
24.8
mg
30
%
Calcium
165
mg
17
%
Iron
1.1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.