Potato Pancakes II Recipe
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Potato Pancakes II

By: Deanne 
"Crispy, golden and cheesy! Good use of leftover mashed potatoes. This recipe is very versatile: you can add minced garlic, chives, or 1/4 cup of any shredded raw vegetable, or substitute the cheese with a tablespoon of sugar and serve with maple syrup."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (126)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 pancakes
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together potatoes, beaten egg, salt, and cheese. Melt butter on a large griddle at medium heat. Drop potato mixture onto griddle 1/4 cup at a time. Flatten with a spatula to 1/2 inch thick. Fry approximately 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 254 | Total Fat: 14.5g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by LIZABETHJANE2   view full review
My Mom has been making these since I can remember, but without the cheddar cheese. The cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2006 by JES6   view full review
These potatoe pancakes were awesome. I did add 1/3 cup flour to pancakes together. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by terri   view full review
I made these tonight and they were a big hit! I did some alterations, however, I did use the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2006 by ItalianCowgirl   view full review
This is it! I've tried (and failed) many potato pancake recipes and this one is great! I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
These are sooooo good! I like to add some seasonings, including a little cayenne and green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by LNJ821   view full review
These were ok, but I thought they were bland. I also had a hard time turning them. The second...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
These were good as starters. Next time I will make sure to add extras like more cheese, bacon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by JOHUNTER   view full review
I made mine a bit flatter and cooked them longer, which made them crispier on the outside but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by AMYANN011   view full review
These were pretty good for potatoe pancakes made with mashed potatoes. I guess I'm just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by QUASINAUGHT   view full review
I am not sure if it was me or the recipie but this did not turn out. It was a huge mess. They...

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