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My Crispy Mashed Potato Pancake

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"Using leftover mashed potatoes and just a few basic ingredients, you can fry up this delightful and inexpensive dish in a snap." — LINDASGARDENSIDE

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Original recipe makes 3 servings Change Servings

2 cups cold mashed potatoes
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

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Directions

Combine potatoes, eggs, flour, and garlic powder in a bowl.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry potato mixture in skillet, pressing with a spatula to flatten evenly. Cover and cook until bottom is crispy, about 10 minutes; invert onto serving platter.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Cook's Note:
I used chives, but you can use your favorite fresh herb.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 26, 2012

Our family has been making these for at least four generations. Great topped with a knob of butter.

—Linda Thiel

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 30, 2013

If you like bland food then you'll like this. The first time I made it I didn't like it at all. The next time I added more garlic, some paprika, a little salt and pepper, onion powder and a little finely chopped jalapeno pepper. It was much better.

—Jane R.

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28 Ratings

Nov 07, 2012

I agree with another reviewer who said they were not pretty but they tasted great. Once you mix the ingredients, the batter was similar to a really thick pancake batter. Like pancakes, make sure to leave room in the pan for spreading. That may help with their appearance. I threw in the left over french style green beans (chopped up) and they tasted pretty good. Could use a little cheddar or Parmesan cheese for sharpness.

—SHERRYBERRY1

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Jul 15, 2012

These are awesome! I had exactly 2 cups of leftover potatoes and had a craving for potatoes. What a great evening snack :) I cooked them up in butter and I used garlic salt that had a little parsely in it. I added a little salt after cooking...even though you really don't need it if u use garlic salt and not the powder.

—MelodyAtHome

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Jan 19, 2013

Excellent - but I found one egg to be sufficient. I also made them into individual patties.

—naples34102

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Dec 30, 2012

Made this recipe tonight, adding a little Mexican 4-cheese to mixture and topping with sour cream and a sprinkling of cheese--Yum! and easy too. Just a comment to some reviewers regarding appearance: This recipe is for only one big pancake which does not require flipping while cooking. When inverted onto the serving plate, the nicely browned side makes an appetizing appearance. Cut into wedges for serving.

—DotV

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Jan 27, 2013

This is the easiest recipe. it cooked up yummy and brown and even. I should have taken a picture of my result. It looked almost exactly like the picture in the recipe. Unfortunately, we ate it all and now it's too late to share my success. Best and easiest use of leftover mashed potatoes!

—Lainey Dru

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Oct 14, 2012

Just made these for lunch w/left over mashed potatoes! The recipe was awesome but it was my first time making them and they didn't look great but tasted good!

—heidibelle1

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Nutrition

Calories
214 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
26.9 g
9%

Cholesterol
144 mg
48%

Fat
8.7 g
13%

Fiber
2.2 g
9%

Protein
7.2 g
14%

Sodium
470 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

My Crispy Mashed Potato Pancake

Serving Size: 1/3 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 214
Calories from Fat: 78

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g 13 %
Saturated Fat 2.1g 11 %
Cholesterol 144mg 48 %
Sodium 470mg 19 %
Potassium 469mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 26.9g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
Protein 7.2g 14 %
Sugars 2.4g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 27 %
Vitamin B6 24 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.