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Breakfast Β· Side

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Cold mashed potatoes mixed with egg, cheese and green onion and pan-fried into crisp golden cakes.

⏱ 25 min (10 min prep, 15 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 4 · 3 small pancakes leftoverskid friendlyquick vegetarian

Part of our Thanksgiving dinner: menu, timeline and shopping list β†’

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ContainsMilk, Eggs, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 4 servings
  • 3 cup Leftover mashed potatoes, cold
  • 1 Eggs, large
  • β…“ cup All-purpose flour, plus more for shaping
  • Β½ cup Cheddar cheese (block), shredded
  • 2 Green onions, sliced
  • ΒΌ tsp Ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil (soybean), for the pan
  • Β½ cup Sour cream, for serving (optional)

Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: large nonstick or cast-iron skillet, mixing bowl, spatula.

  1. Stir the potatoes, egg, flour, cheese, green onions and pepper together. Taste for salt; leftover potatoes are usually seasoned already.
  2. With floured hands, shape 12 patties about Β½ inch thick.
  3. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties in batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deep golden and hot through (165Β°F). Don’t crowd the pan.
  4. Drain on a paper towel and serve with sour cream.

🌑 Safe temperaturesLeftovers, reheated 165°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.

Make aheadShape the patties and refrigerate them on a plate up to 1 day.
β†Ί LeftoversRefrigerate within 2 hours; eat within 3 to 4 days of the holiday dinner (USDA). Reheat to 165Β°F.
πŸ§’ With kidsKids can shape the patties.
Croquettes swapFor croquettes, roll into logs, dip in beaten egg and then breadcrumbs, and fry until golden all over.
Gluten-free swapUse rice flour or cornstarch instead of wheat flour.

Good to know

All-purpose vs. bread flour (and friends) Cooking Fats Compared Food Safety Basics

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe, written for our Thanksgiving dinner; safety steps follow USDA. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.