Mashed-Potato Pancake

Give your leftover mashed potatoes a crispy makeover by turning them into pancakes! Enjoy for a savory breakfast or as a creative side dish.

By Maddie Augustin | Experience Life

Makes 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 egg
1½ cups leftover mashed potatoes
¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbs. minced chives, plus more for garnish
1–3 tbs. milk, as needed
1 tbs. butter
1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving

Directions

STEP 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg until lightly beaten.

STEP 2

Add the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with the potato starch, salt, pepper, green onions, and chives. Mix until combined. If needed, add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture resembles a thick batter.

STEP 3

Preheat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat, then add the butter and oil.

STEP 4

Add the potato mixture to the pan and spread into an even layer about ½ inch thick. Cover and cook for about eight minutes, or until the bottom is deeply golden brown.

STEP 5

Flip the pancake and continue cooking for another three to four minutes, or until browned on the second side.

STEP 6

Slice into wedges and serve with additional chives or sour cream, if desired.

Photographer: Terry Brennan; Food Stylist: Betsy Nelson

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