My Crispy Mashed Potato Pancake

  • Prep Time
    10 mins
  • Cook Time
    15 mins
  • Serving
    4

Make crispy mashed potato pancakes that stay fluffy inside in a snap with leftover mashed potatoes. I like to make one large potato pancake and slice it into wedges, but you can make individual-sized potato pancakes, which are easier to flip, if you prefer.

Ingredients

Nutrition

  • Daily Value*
  • Calories
    204
  • Fat
    10g
  • Carbs
    24g
  • Protein
    5g

    Directions

    Step1

    Gather all ingredients.

    Step2

    Mix together mashed potatoes, potato starch, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of the chives in a medium bowl until combined. The mixture should be slightly sticky but not loose.

    Step3

    Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot and oil is fragrant. Spoon potato mixture into skillet and press it into an even layer to create a potato pancake about 9 inches in diameter.

    Step4

    Reduce heat to medium; cover skillet with a lid or flat cookie sheet and cook, giving skillet a 90-degree turn every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown around the edges and top of pancake feels almost dry to the touch, 8 to 9 minutes.

    Step5

    Slide potato pancake onto a large plate. Spray another large plate with nonstick cooking spray and invert the potato pancake onto greased plate.

    Step6

    Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet and heat over medium. Slide pancake back into skillet and cook, uncovered, until golden brown on the other side, about 5 more minutes.

    Step7

    Slide pancake onto a cutting board and garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon chives.

    Step8

    Slice into 8 wedges and serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Conclusion

    This recipe was tested in our test kitchen and updated to include potato starch instead of flour, less potato, and 1 less egg based on user reviews.

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