Season mashed potatoes to taste with salt and pepper.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
Save Options
Description
So simple, yet unbelievably tasty, leftover potatoes transform into tasty pancakes. Use your creativity and mix in your favorite ingredients or additional leftovers from your holiday meal.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 7
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Pancakes | ||
| 3 c. mashed potatoes, cold and leftover | ||
| Hy-Vee salt, to taste | ||
| Hy-Vee pepper , to taste | ||
| 1 Hy-Vee large egg, lightly beaten | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee flour | ||
| Desired mix-ins, optional | ||
| 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, for frying | ||
| Desired garnishes, optional | ||
| Optional Mix-Ins: Herb | ||
| 2 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped | ||
| 1 tsp. fresh sage, chopped | ||
| 1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped | ||
| ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee ground black pepper | ||
| Optional Mix-Ins: Corn and Jalapeno | ||
| 1 jalapeno, finely chopped | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee frozen whole kernel corn, thawed | ||
| 2 clove(s) garlic, minced | ||
| Hy-Vee pico de gallo, for serving | ||
| Optional Mix-Ins: Loaded Baked Potato | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee bacon, cooked and chopped | ||
| ¾ c. Hy-Vee shredded sharp Cheddar cheese | ||
| 2 tbsp. chives, chopped | ||
| Hy-Vee sour cream, for serving | ||
| Optional Mix-Ins: Veggie | ||
| ¼ c. yellow onions, chopped | ||
| ¼ c. red bell pepper, seeded and chopped | ||
| ½ fresh baby spinach, sauteed | ||
| Hy-Vee shaved Parmesan cheese, for serving | ||
| Optional Mix-Ins: Leftover | ||
| ¼ c. green onions, thinly sliced | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee dried cranberries, chopped | ||
| Leftover turkey gravy, or Hy-Vee canned turkey gravy, for serving | ||
Things To Grab
- Medium bowl
- 1/2-cup dry measuring cup
- Large skillet
- Spatula
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, egg, and flour, mix well. Add desired mix-ins, and stir well to combine. Form 1/2-cup portions into flat patties about 1/2-inch-thick.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry each pancake 2 to 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned and warmed through. Serve hot with desired garnishes.
Nutrition facts
Servings
160 Calories per serving
1 potato pancake (does not include optional mix-ins)
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 3g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 4%
0%
Vitamin C 0%
0%
Iron 4%
0%
Calcium 4%