The Melaniff Family Cookbook

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

This is a tasty way to use up the leftover mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

2 C mashed potatoes (approximately)

1 egg

1/4 C flour

salt

pepper

garlic

onion (optional)

chives (optional)

cheese (optional)

oil for frying

sour cream (optional) or applesauce, for garnish (optional)

Procedure

Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and any optional ingredients, into mashed potatoes.

Preheat skillet and add a couple of tablespoons of Crisco shortening or oil.

Make sure the mixture is not too thin.

Pour 1/4 cup batter into hot pan; brown on both sides.

Serve with sour cream or applesauce.