spinach potato pancakes/colcannon cakes

Name: Spinach Potato Pancakes/Colcannon Cakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pound(s) mashed potatoes (i used left over butter milk mashed); 1 can(s) spinach (14 oz) drained; 1 large onion chopped fine or grated (microwave for 3 minutes); 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs (or more if needed); 2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 2 teaspoon(s) coarse black pepper; 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 tablespoon(s) olive or canola oil; 2 tablespoon(s) butter

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Rose Mary Mogan

Sauk Village, IL

Updated on Mar 8, 2013

I created this recipe from left over Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes. I started not to share the recipe, since it is so simple, but changed my mind. It is a great way to use left over Mashed Potatoes. I really wanted to make Colcannon but was out of Kale and didn't have cabbage, so this was my alternative. My husband had his with Apple Sauce, but I chose to just have butter on mine. It is amazing what you can do to recreate a meal with left overs, with just a few simple ingredients. Why not give it a try, it is a great way to add veggies to your diet, and they taste great too.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4-6 depending on appetite

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds mashed potatoes (i used left over butter milk mashed)
1 can spinach (14 oz) drained
1 large onion chopped fine or grated (microwave for 3 minutes)
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups panko bread crumbs (or more if needed)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
2 tablespoons butter

How To Make spinach potato pancakes/colcannon cakes

Step 1

In a large bowl add the left over mashed potatoes, (or use freshly mashed)The amound added is an estimate guess.

Step 2

Add Chopped onions (Precook in microwave 3 minutes)
Step 3

Add 2 large eggs
Step 4

Combine flour, garlic powder & pepper then add to potatoes.
Step 5

Add Panko Bread Crumbs.
Step 6

Drain Canned Spinach and add to potato mixture.
Step 7

Mix to combine and shape into desired size patties.
Step 8

Heat oil and butter in a large 16 inch skillet till oil is hot.
Step 9

Add patties and cook till browned on first side, then flip and brown on other side.
Step 10

Serve while HOT WITH A PAT OF BUTTER or Applesauce.
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