Easy Leftover Potato Pancakes

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 5
Yield: 5 servings

Description

Wondering what to do with leftover mashed potatoes? Make these easy, cheesy potato pancakes; serve with fried eggs for a delicious breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Mix potatoes, cheese, beaten egg, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. If the mixture is very wet, mix in flour as needed to bind mixture together.
3 Melt butter on a large griddle over medium heat.
4 Drop potato mixture onto the hot griddle, 1/4 cup at a time.
5 Flatten each pancake with the back of a spatula to 1/2-inch thickness.
6 Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.