Easy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

Name: Easy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe
Total time: 13 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon butter

Looking for creative leftover ideas? Turn your mashed potatoes into irresistible potato pancakes! This recipe offers a tasty twist, transforming reheated leftovers into a delightful dish. Adjust ingredients based on your leftover mashed potato quantity for perfect results every time.

Total time13 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time8 mins
Yield2 servings, 2

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Servings

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 egg egg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

In a bowl, thoroughly combine the mashed potatoes, egg, and pepper until well mixed.
Place bread crumbs in a small bowl. With wet hands, shape the potato mixture into 3-inch patties and evenly coat them in bread crumbs.
In a nonstick skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Cook the potato cakes on each side for approximately 4 minutes, until they are heated through and nicely browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 373 kcal
Fat Content: 17 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 805 mg
Protein Content: 9 g
Cholesterol Content: 101 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 47 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g