Crispy Mashed Potato Pancake

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield 3 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
From Scottsdale, Arizona, Mary Schuster shares her tasty secret for using up leftover mashed potatoes. With just a few basic ingredients, she can fry up this delightful dish for only 20¢ per serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine the first four ingredients; mix well. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potato mixture; press with a spatula to flatten evenly. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until bottom is crispy. Invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 214 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

From Scottsdale, Arizona, Mary Schuster shares her tasty secret for using up leftover mashed potatoes. With just a few basic ingredients, she can fry up this delightful dish for only 20¢ per serving.
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