Creamy, comforting, and so satisfying, you will love this easy potato pancake recipe!

Mashed potatoes are nearly as “American” as apple pie. They are seen quite often in many homes, as a savory starchy side dish, or even as the star of a meal.

Mashed potatoes can take many dishes from “hmmmm” to “WOW” by adding seasonings, cheese, or sour cream. You can make them from scratch by peeling, boiling, and mashing potatoes or you can make them from boxed instant potato flakes.

Whatever your choice, they are a family pleaser. That’s why when I make them, I make double or triple batches. I believe in the “cook once, eat twice” idea in the kitchen. Leftover potatoes are easy to reheat or make into new things, too. My favorite is making easy potato pancakes.

Ingredients you need:

• Cooking oil of choice (tallow, olive oil, avocado oil)
• Leftover mashed potatoes
• All purpose flour
• Eggs
• Cheddar cheese
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cornmeal

How to make mashed potato pancakes:

1. Heat oil in heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, flour, beaten eggs, cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Form potato mixture into patties, then dredge each side into the cornmeal.
4. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown, then remove to a paper towel to cool.
5. Serve immediately.

Can I make these gluten free?

Absolutely! While almond flour is normally a good 1:1 replacement for all purpose flour, it doesn’t work very well in this recipe. To make it gluten free, you can use this flour mix instead of regular flour.

What to serve with these potato pancakes:

• Crustless Quiche
• Apple Pie French Toast
• Sparkling Greyhound Mocktail
• Strawberry Orange Mimosa Mocktail

Other potato recipes to try:

• Potato, Chorizo, and Egg Tacos
• Rosemary Potatoes in the Airfryer
• Loaded Potato Taco Bake
• Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
• Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
• Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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Easy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Creamy, comforting, and so satisfying, you will love this easy potato pancake recipe!

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Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons cooking oil of choice
• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cornmeal

Instructions

1. Heat oil in heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, flour, beaten eggs, cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Form potato mixture into patties, then dredge each side into the cornmeal.
4. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown, then remove to a paper towel to cool.
5. Serve immediately.