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cheesy parmesan potato pancakes

(2 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Rose Mary Mogan
Sauk Village, IL

I created this recipe from about 2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes from a pork roast dinner. I thought the Parmesan cheese shreds would add lots of flavors. It was a great way to complete our dinner of leftover grilled pork chops. I just can't bring myself to throw away good food. These were gone in a flash. I didn't even get all the pictures I needed. But they sure did taste great and hit the spot for both my husband and me. I wanted to add extra flavor by adding pure garlic juice and they were fantastic. Serve with apple sauce or sour cream, they're great.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Rose's potato pancakes are a delicious and great use of leftover mashed potatoes. They are crispy outside, with a warm, creamy, and cheesy center. Adding Parmesan cheese and garlic gives these potato pancakes tons of flavor. Yum!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 2 -4 depending on portion size
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheesy parmesan potato pancakes

  • 2 c
    leftover mashed potatoes
  • 3/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    fresh chopped chives
  • 1/2 tsp
    coarse black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic juice or use 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • 3/4 c
    shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lg
    egg, (was all I had)
  • 3/4 - 1 c
    milk (according to how thick or thin you want pancakes)

How To Make cheesy parmesan potato pancakes

  • Cold mashed potatoes, flour, chopped chive, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    1
    In a large bowl add the cold mashed potatoes, flour, and chopped chive. Add salt and pepper. Stir to blend together.
  • Garlic juice, milk, and large egg added.
    2
    Now add in the garlic juice, about half of the milk, and large egg. Stir until blended together. Instead of grated onions, I chose to use pure garlic juice I had ordered from Amazon.
  • Parmesan cheese added to the bowl.
    3
    Now add in the Parmesan cheese shreds and stir again.
  • Adding additional milk.
    4
    Add additional milk if you prefer a thinner pancake.
  • Frying the potato pancakes.
    5
    Add olive or canola oil to large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Then using a scoop or large spoon, spoon batter into the heated skillet. Allow to cook about 3-4 minutes per side till golden brown.
  • Sour cream on top of the Cheesy Parmesan Potato Pancakes.
    6
    Remove from skillet top with butter, and sour cream or apple sauce, or both if desired while they are still hot. Serve and enjoy.
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