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Mashed Potato Pancakes
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Instructions
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Place mashed potatoes, cheese, egg, and 3 tbsp flour in a bowl and stir to combine.
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Take a scoop of the potato mixture and form into patties.
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Place the remaining 4 tbsp of flour on a plate.
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Lightly coat the potato patties in the flour.
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Heat a thin layer of the oil or butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
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Cook the potato cakes for 3 minutes on each side for a total of 6 minutes.
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Serve as is or with accompaniments.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Achieve Crispy-Edged Perfection 🔥Use a shallow layer of oil (about 1/8 inch) and maintain medium heat throughout cooking—this creates those coveted golden, crispy edges while keeping the interior creamy without sogginess.
- Chill Your Mixture for Structure 🧊Refrigerate mashed potatoes for at least one hour before forming patties; this allows the starches to set and the mixture to hold together during cooking without falling apart.
- Perfect Your Binding Ratio 🥚Add egg gradually and mix just until the potato mixture holds together—too much binding agent will make the pancakes dense and cake-like rather than light and tender.
- Use Cooled Mashed Potatoes 🥔Make your mashed potatoes ahead and let them reach room temperature before mixing; warm potatoes absorb flour unevenly and create an inconsistent texture in your final pancakes.
- Don't Skip the Parmesan Crust 🧀Mix parmesan cheese directly into the batter rather than sprinkling on top—this creates a umami-rich, savory flavor throughout and adds subtle nutty notes that elevate the entire dish.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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