Description
Crispy, golden pancakes made from leftover mashed potatoes—infused with smoky spices, scallions, and optional cheddar. A Southern comfort-meets-modern remix perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Cold mashed potatoes – 2 cups
All-purpose flour or panko – ½ cup
Egg – 1 large
Sharp cheddar (optional) – ½ cup shredded
Scallions or chives – 2 tbsp chopped
Salt, pepper, smoked paprika – to taste
Oil or turkey bacon grease – for frying
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and seasonings until combined.
2. Fold in shredded cheddar and chopped scallions.
3. Shape into palm-sized patties about ½ inch thick.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat with oil or turkey bacon grease.
5. Cook pancakes for 4–6 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
7. Cook in batches and keep warm in oven if needed.
Notes
Use panko for extra crunch or almond flour for gluten-free.
Skip cheese or add jalapeños for variations.
Serve with yogurt, eggs, or as a sandwich base.
Freeze uncooked patties or store cooked ones in the fridge.
Reheat in skillet or toaster oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: leftover mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, comfort food, crispy, brunch, Southern recipe