How to Make Mashed Potato Pancakes

Though there are never leftover potatoes in my house, if you've got 'em, here's a way to use 'em. Recipe yield depends on how much leftover mashed potatoes you have.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• leftover mashed potatoes
• 2 tbsp. butter
• skillets
• about 1/2 c. all-purpose flour for dipping
• About 1/2 C. All-purpose Flour For Dipping
• Leftover Mashed Potatoes
• Skillets
• Skillets
• 2 tbsp. butter

1. 
    

   Shape leftover mashed potatoes into small, flat cakes, as you would ground meat for hamburgers.

2. Dip the cakes lightly in flour and shake off any excess.

3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until browned.

4. 
    

   Add cakes, making sure not to crowd the pan, and brown on both sides. Cook in batches if necessary, and add more butter as needed.

5. 
    

   Serve warm.

Tips & Warnings

• Keeping the cakes small makes it less likely they'll fall apart. (They still taste good fallen apart, but they don't look as nice.)
• Serve with ketchup or Tabasco sauce (or both).
• You could even make a quick vegetarian meal of these by topping the cakes with sautéed mushrooms.

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[kaemoore]

on 11/19/2008 Don't forget, a "loaded" version by mixing in sour cream, chopped fresh chives, shredded cheddar cheese, and bacon bits would be equally as satisfying as an appetizer or enough can make a quick lunch..

[Vickiy]

on 11/18/2007 may sound crazy but we have 40+ for Thanksgiving & use all the leftovers on these the next day...cranberry sauces, gravy, cheeses, & try making them adding some sweet potatoes!!

on 11/22/2005 Add some onion powder or grated onion to the potatoes before you make the pancakes.Brown golden and serve with sour cream or applesauce. Yum!

on 11/22/2005 I scramble up a couple of eggs and mix them in with the potatoes. This helps the potatoes stick together while frying. Herbs (garlic, chives thyme, basil, oregano and/or paprika) are also a must!