Potato Cheese Pancakes

Golden, crispy on the outside and melty in the middle, these potato cheese pancakes are the ultimate comfort food. Made with simple ingredients like mashed potatoes, cheese, and herbs, they’re perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a satisfying snack , and a smart way to use up leftovers.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Fusion

Keyword: Cheesy potatoes bites, Crispy potato pancakes, Potato cheese pancakes recette, Stuffed potato pancakes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Batter Rest Time: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 230kcal

Cost: $4

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl
1 Spatula
1 Frying pan or cast-iron skillet
Measuring cups
1 Fish spatula or thin turner

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes cold leftovers work best
1 cup shredded cheddar or any good melting cheese
2 large eggs
0.25 cup all-purpose flour add more if mixture is too wet
3 tablespoon chopped chives or substitute with green onions
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon salt adjust if mashed potatoes are seasoned
3 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix in eggs and flour until just combined. Let rest 5–10 mins.
Scoop batter, flatten, and fry until golden on both sides.
Garnish with sour cream or chives and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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