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Mashed Potato Pancakes served on a plate, topped with sour cream and fresh chives.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 large egg
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion minced
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons chives minced (plus more for garnish)
  • Avocado oil or vegetable oil of choice about 1/2 cup, for frying
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, yellow onion, cheese, baking powder, and chives until well combined.
    Mixing mashed potatoes with cheese, chives, onions, flour, salt, and pepper for mashed potato pancakes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the pancake mixture per pancake into the skillet, and flatten slightly.
    Four mashed potato pancakes cooking in a skillet with oil.
  • Fry each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and drain.
    Four golden brown mashed potato pancakes frying in a pan.
  • Serve the pancakes topped with additional chives and a dollop of sour cream.
    Mashed potato pancakes topped with sour cream and chives on a plate.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 33g (11%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 477mg (21%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.