Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
Description
Mashed potatoes can easily be turned into delicious potato pancakes covered in a crispy bread crumb crust - perfect use for any leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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2 cups mashed potatoes
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
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1 tablespoon oil
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1 tablespoon butter
Directions
1
Combine mashed potatoes, egg, and pepper in a bowl and mix well together.
2
Pour bread crumbs into a small bowl. Shape potato mixture into 3-inch patties with wet hands and dip in bread crumbs so they are evenly coated.
3
Heat oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook potato cakes on both sides until they are heated through and browned, about 4 minutes per side.