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Potato pancake layered on top of another potato pancake.

Italian Potato Pancakes

Stillwood Kitchen
Leftover mashed potatoes seasoned with breadcrumbs and cheese then pan fried.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 cups Leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1-2 Eggs depending on potato quantity
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Dried Italian style breadcrumbs Gluten-Free breadcrumbs work great
  • approx 1/4 cup Grated or shredded parmesan or romano cheese

Instructions
 

  • Place cold mashed potatoes in a medium size bowl and break apart with a fork.
  • Add 1-2 eggs depending on quantity of mashed potatoes.
  • Add in 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs.
  • Add in grated or shredded parmesan or romano cheese.
  • Mix all ingredients together. If mixture seems more on the runny side add a bit more breadcrumbs. The potatoes need to be somewhat soft but firm enough to form a patty.
  • Heat a large skillet with a light layer of light olive oil or other neutral oil.
  • Grab a plate or platter and place a sheet of paper towel over it to absorb grease from fried potato pancakes.
  • Scoop a 1/4 cup of pototoes into your hand and form a patty, slightly flatten.
  • Glently place in skillet and fry until each side is browned about 5 min per side.
  • Remove and place on paper towel lined plate.
  • Sprinkle with flaky salt.

Notes

This recipe can be increased. All measurements are a guide, if you have more mashed potatoes you can just add a bit more eggs, breadcrumbs and cheese.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
Keyword leftovers, mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese
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