Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 2/3 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plus 3-6 tablespoons flour
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, scallions, cheese and egg.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of flour. If mixture needs additional flour, add up to 3 more, one tablespoonful at a time until potatoes come together.
  • Form potato mixture into pancakes about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup of flour on a plate and dredge both sides of the pancakes in the flour.
  • Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.
  • Carefully add pancakes and fry in batches until gold brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Add additional oil if needed between batches.
  • Season with salt and pepper as soon as they are removed from the frying pan.
  • Serve with sour cream.