corny potato pancakes

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Dec 7, 2012

Don't know if anyone else does this, but the idea came to me out of the blue, as a result of having potato pancakes and some leftover corn. I thought, why not combine the two for a new taste treat? So here it is--very simple. Photo source: thecheapglut.wordpress.com justapinch.com

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (or can use frozen after thawing)
  • 2 teaspoons all purpose flour (or more if needed)
  • 1 medium egg, beaten
  • 1 cup canned or frozen corn, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion, optional (or 1/4 cup chopped onion)
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

How To Make corny potato pancakes

  • Step 1
    Beat egg into potatoes, along with 2 tsp.flour and corn. Divide potatoes to make 6 to 8 portions and form into patties (depending on how big you want them).
  • Step 2
    Mix together 1/2 cup flour, the garlic, onion, salt and pepper, and dredge uncooked patties with flour mixture.
  • Step 3
    Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties 10-12 minutes on each side until a golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Step 4
    Serve with sour cream, bacon bits, whatever you like!

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Category: Vegetables
Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #corn
Keyword: #onions
Keyword: #crispy
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: Southern

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