Often, after the decadence of the holidays, I just want something simple. And sometimes the most simple things are the best. This is one of those simple things that is a GREAT way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. In fact, sometimes, we make extra mashed potatoes just so we can make Potato Pancakes a few days later. These are great a variety of ways, especially with a little sour cream or with some of my Comeback Sauce. YUM! Y’all enjoy!
Potato Pancakes
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover real mashed potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In large bowl, combine ingredients well. The batter will be thick.
- Cook by dropping about 3 tablespoons of batter onto a greased hot skillet or non-stick pan. Cook about 6 minutes, then flip and press flat. Cook another 6 minutes.
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Allyson Rose says
I am looking forward to trying these.
Stacey says
Wonderful! I hope you’ll enjoy them!
Tony says
Yummy! These look GREAT! Thanks for the recipe! Gotta try these!
angie says
Oooooh! I never thought about onion powder. That sounds like a delicious addition!
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
I LOVE potato pancakes, but I’ve never had any that look like actual pancakes – yum!
Stacey says
🙂
Elizabeth says
The 1/4 flour you mentioned, would that be 1/4 cup? Just checking before I make these for breakfast. I love potatos, eggs and bacon and this would be great for breakfast. They look like pancakes. Hope mine turns out that good. Thanks for sharing your always delicious recipes. I’ve made many of your recipes and they have never failed me yet. You would think I’m the best cook that ever was with my family and friends. (HeeHee)
Stacey says
Yes, 1/4 cup flour. So sorry! I’m just thrilled that all of the recipes have worked out for you!
Phyllis says
My mom use to make something like these, she used bacon grease to fry them in. Which grease would you suggest and how do you feel about frying in bacon grease?
Stacey says
I normally used vegetable oil or butter to fry them, but I think bacon grease would be fantastic. I love adding the flavor of bacon to things like this. Great idea!
Lisa says
Except for the onion powder, these are just like my granny used to make. I’ve continued the tradition and it’s funny, no one I know has ever had potato pancakes like these, so every time I make them people are like, these are different.
Or course, I grew up in CA, but my granny grew up in Oklahoma! 🙂
Stacey says
How funny! Yep, this is how I’ve always made them. So glad to see you carrying on your Granny’s traditions!
Rosemary Wilcher says
I always made potato pancakes, but I add diced onions, instead of onion powder! I plan on trying the powder the next time. I really enjoy this site for picking up new and fantastic recipes.
Stacey says
Thanks, Rosemary! I’m so glad you like the site. 🙂