American Cuisine, Appetizers, Side Dishes
Easy Potato Pancakes From Mashed Potatoes
Potato pancakes from mashed potatoes, also known as mashed potato pancakes, are a delightful easy culinary creation that repurposes leftover mashed potatoes into a crispy, golden-brown treat. This article explores the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe, highlighting its popularity and versatility. These pair perfectly with my delicious homemade Vegan Tzatziki Sauce Recipe.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Core Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover creamy mashed potatoes
- 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or vegan butter)
Toppings:
- Vegan sour cream or my homemade Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
- Fresh herbs or chives
Helpful Tools
To make these potato pancakes, all you need is a reliable non-stick pan and basic cooking utensils. These tools ensure a smooth cooking process and help achieve the desired texture.
How To Make This Recipe
Shaping the Mashed Potatoes: Using clean hands, shape the cold mashed potatoes into 5-6 equal-sized patties. If they’re not sticking, refer to the notes below.
Cooking Process: In a non-stick pan on medium heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil or vegan butter. Fry each patty for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Add another tbsp of olive oil if needed.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with my simple and flavourful Vegan Tzatziki Sauce Recipe or vegan sour cream, green onions, and enjoy!
Notes: If your mashed potato patties are not forming well, adjust the consistency by adding 1 flax egg and 1/4-1/3 cup of all-purpose flour. This ensures the right texture for shaping the patties.
Tips & Tricks
- Ensure the mashed potatoes have the right consistency for easy shaping.
- Experiment with additional flavors and textures to customize the recipe to your liking.
- If your mashed potato patties are not forming or not sticking, it could be due to the consistency. If the mashed potatoes are overly whipped and have too much moisture, you can add 1 flax egg and 1/4-1/3 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix until the mashed potato consistency has changed, and is easily formed into a patty. The patty shapes do not have to be perfect, they just need to stick together.
FAQS
While it’s possible to use instant mashed potatoes, the texture may differ slightly. For the best results, opt for leftover creamy mashed potatoes from scratch.
If your mashed potato patties are not forming well, try adjusting the consistency. Add 1 flax egg and 1/4-1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, mix until the consistency changes, and the patties are easily formed.
Fried Mashed Potatoes (Potato Pancakes From Mashed Potatoes)
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover creamy mashed potatoes
- 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or vegan butter)
Toppings
- vegan sour cream or tzatziki
- fresh herbs or chives
Instructions
- Using clean hands, shape the cold mashed potatoes into 5-6 equal sized patties. If they are not sticking, see notes below.
- In a non-stick pan on medium heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil or vegan butter.
- Fry each patty for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Add another tbsp of olive oil if needed.
- Serve with vegan sour cream and green onions and enjoy!
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Conclusion
In conclusion, potato pancakes from mashed potatoes offer a delicious solution for repurposing leftovers. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe promises a delightful culinary experience.
Such a great idea thank you, my left over mashed potato’s were very dry to adding the flax egg was such a smart idea thank you. 😊
You’re welcome! I’m glad the addition of a flax egg worked well to revive your leftover mashed potatoes.
Loved this idea! Nice way to make my leftovers feel like a new dish.
I’m glad you enjoyed the idea! Repurposing leftovers can indeed breathe new life into dishes. Thanks for trying it out!