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A stack of crispy, golden cheesy potato pancakes on a white plate, with melted cheese oozing out between the layers and finely chopped herbs sprinkled on top and around the plate.

Cheesy Potato Pancakes

5 from 1 vote
These crispy, cheesy potato pancakes are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. With a crispy golden exterior and melty cheese inside, they turn leftovers into a craveable comfort food treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Leftover mashed potatoes - Cold works best
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese - Or any cheese you like
  • 1 Egg - Add a second egg if mixture is too dry
  • ⅓ cup All-purpose flour - Add more if mixture is too wet
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Green onions or chives - Optional, for extra flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sour cream - Optional, adds creaminess
  • 2 tablespoon Bacon bits - Optional, or use chopped cooked bacon
  • 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil or butter - For frying, or any neutral cooking oil

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing the batter)
  • 1 Skillet (non-stick or cast iron) (For frying the pancakes)
  • 1 Spatula (For flipping pancakes)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For accurate ingredient portions)
  • 1 Scoop or large spoon (For shaping pancakes)

Method
 

  1. Combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
    Top-down view of a rustic bowl filled with mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, flour, cracked eggs, and black pepper, ready to be mixed for homemade cheesy potato pancakes.
  2. Adjust texture with more flour or egg as needed.
  3. Add optional flavor boosters like green onions, garlic powder, or bacon.
  4. Shape into patties and fry until golden brown on each side.
    Hands forming cheesy potato mixture into patties on a floured wooden board, with shredded cheese and sunlight creating a warm homemade feel.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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