Potato Pancakes they really are delicious!
What to do with leftover mashed potatoes? Make them into a delicious side dish or your main course! Warm mashed potatoes for 25 sec in microwave, meanwhile cut your favorite vegetables, onion, bell pepper, carrots, jalapeños, set aside: use a grader to grade a potato, wrap In a paper towel, squeeze out all the juice. I left mine wrapped to absorb any liquids. Prep your favorite spices: I used 1/4t. Now the bowl w/ warm potatoes, add, graded potatoe +1 egg +spices, cut vegies +1/4c AP. (Flour) spices mix well. Place In refrigerator for 15 min. Meanwhile- mix 1/4c AP Flour + 1Tbs cornstarch & a shake of salt & pepper. Spread out on a board or wide bowl, Remove potato mixture make a ball place it in the flour mix, flatten it out & cover w/ the mix. Make patties,
Set aside repeat: Heat a pan w/ butter (or your fav oil)
Once hot add patties. Cook ~3-4 min to get a good GBD
Golden Brown Crust: flip repeat. I placed mine in a toaster oven to keep warm until ready to serve! You can make an aïoli as a dip or serve as is w/ your main course. Enjoy#potatoes #dinner #mashedpotatoes #whatsfordinner #makeit
Leftover mashed potatoes provide an excellent base for making potato pancakes that are both delicious and easy to prepare. I personally love customizing this dish by adding my favorite vegetables like finely chopped onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños to give the pancakes extra flavor and texture. The key to getting that perfect golden brown crust is to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes using a paper towel—this helps the patties crisp up nicely when frying. Another tip I’ve found helpful is chilling the potato mixture for about 15 minutes before shaping and cooking. This resting stage allows the flavors from the spices and vegetables to meld, as well as firms up the mixture so the patties hold together better. For frying, I use a mix of butter and my preferred cooking oil to achieve rich flavor with a crispy outside. If you want to elevate the dish further, serving these potato pancakes with a homemade aïoli or sour cream makes a fantastic dipping sauce that complements their savory taste. They work great as a side for dinner or even as a main course when paired with a simple salad or soup. This recipe is also a smart, zero-waste way to transform leftovers into a new meal that everyone enjoys. Give it a try and feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices—it’s a versatile dish that adapts well to your personal preferences.