Description

Don't let those mashed potatoes from last night go to waste or just reheat them. Make an entirely new side dish with a few more ingredients and make cheesy potato pancakes. No one will suspect that they were leftovers!

Ingredients

• 3 c. chilled leftover mashed potatoes
• 2/3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 T. chopped scallions, green and white parts
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 T. plus 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 3-4 T. oil, for pan-frying
• sour cream, for serving

Steps

1. In a large bowl, stir together left over mashed potatoes, cheese, scallions, egg and 3 T. flour until combined. If the mixture is too dry and isn't holding together, add one more egg. If it is too wet, add more flour, 1 T. at a time, until mixture is cohesive. Using your hands, divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a compact ball, then flatten into a pancake about a 1/2 inch thick.
2. Place the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish; carefully dredge each pancake in the flour.
3. Heat 3 - 4 tablespoons oil or enough oil to coat the bottom of a large saute pan and heat over medium heat.