Mashed Potato Pancakes Southern Style

Southern Lady's Note:

On a rare occasion we have leftover mashed potatoes. Using Mashed Potatoes (the BEST), I added a modern twist to my mom's old Southern recipe. Increase or decrease onion, garlic, hot sauce, and S&P as to your preference. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Bet you can't eat just one!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped finely
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 5 dashes Tabasco sauce
• 2 eggs (or egg substitute)
• 2 -3 tablespoons flour

Directions:

1. In medium bowl combine all ingredients.
2. Whisk together until combined well.
3. Consistency should be similar to cornbread mixture.
4. Heat skillet with a light layer of oil on medium-high heat.
5. (Cast iron skillet browns beautifully).
6. Spoon batter to form 3 1/2 to 4 inch rounds.
7. Brown each side to a rich dark golden brown.
8. Potato Pancakes should look like a thick regular pancake.
9. Place on paper towel to drain excess oil.
10. Don't stack on top of each other or the bottom pancakes will become soggy.

Reviews

[megs_]

Yum! I hardly ever have mashed potatoes in my house, but we had some leftovers today so I decided to make this recipe. Let's just say I am stuffed.... I enjoyed these a little too much, lol. :) I cut the recipe in half and it worked well, was hard to flip for me too like another reviewer said, and got a little messy, but it tasted so good I didn't care. Thanks so much for sharing!

[TreeSquirrel]

Easy to make for a quick meal. I thought they could use more seasonings, but they did turn a great golden color and tasted very good.