Super Quick & Easy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Recipe By: @my.little.food.critic

If you have some leftover mashed potatoes then I have you covered with this quick and easy potato pancake recipe. They come together extremely quickly, are crispy on the outside, and soft and flavorsome on the inside.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Cook: 15 mins
• Serves: 8 - 10 pancakes

Leftover ⁣Potato Pancake Ingredients:

• 3 cups of leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 tsp minced garlic 
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 scallions, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 1/2 tbsp of flour (you may need more)⁣
• 1 - 2 tbsp milk of choice (you may not need all of this)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

How to Make Potato Pancakes Using Leftover Mashed Potatoes:

1. In a bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, scallions (if using), flour, and milk.
2. If the mixture is a little bit too wet, add some more flour — if it is too dry, a splash of milk.
3. Using a tablespoon, scoop out about 2 tbsps of the mixture, roll into a ball, and then flatten into a pancake shape.
4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over low - medium heat and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.

Serve and enjoy!

Looking for more great bites for your littles? Try these simple cauliflower fritters!