post thanksgiving potato pancakes
I don't know which I like best... mashed potatoes or the potato pancakes made from the leftovers. I love these things served with sour cream.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
What would Thanksgiving leftovers be without potato pancakes? Such an easy way to reinvent mashed potatoes. The pancake is a little crisp on the outside. On the inside, it's warm and slightly cheesy. Bits of cooked onion and texture and sweetness to the potato pancakes. Sour cream is the perfect complement to these.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 - medium onion, chopped fine
- 1 - egg, beaten
- 2/3 - cup shredded cheddar cheese
- - bacon drippings, if you have them or oil for frying
- - flour, as needed
How To Make post thanksgiving potato pancakes
Test Kitchen Tips
Depending on the consistency of your potatoes, you'll need 2/3 - 1 cup of flour to thicken the mashed potatoes. Getting your hands slightly wet will help to form the pancakes.
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Step 1Chop onion finely and saute in frying pan until almost translucent. -
Step 2Add onion, cheese, and beaten egg to leftover mashed potatoes. Mix well.
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Step 3Add enough flour to the mixture so it doesn't stick to your hand when making pancakes. Start with about 3/4 cup of flour. Add more until it doesn't stick to your hands.
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Step 4Heat 1/2 cup oil and/or bacon drippings in skillet until hot. Make sure the skillet is HOT before adding pancakes.
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Step 5Shape pancakes into about 3-inch patties, flattening them to about 1/4 inch. Pepper and lightly salt patties and fry until golden brown.
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Step 6Flip and fry the other side.
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Step 7Serve with sour cream. NOTE: The key to making good potato pancakes is to make sure the skillet and oil are HOT and to make sure there is enough flour in the mixture or you will end up with a mashed potato mess in the skillet.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 266kcal, carbohydrates: 33g, cholesterol: 177mg, fat: 10g, fiber: 4g, protein: 12g, saturated fat: 4g, sodium: 155mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 5g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#potato
Keyword:
#pankcake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Potatoes
Method:
Stove Top
Collection:
Thanksgiving 2.0
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