Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes

By MrsGiggles78

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
• 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
• Oil for deep-fat frying

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne.

2. Shape 2 teaspoons cream cheese into a ball. Wrap 1/4 cup of potato mixture around cream cheese to cover completely. Drop into crumb mixture. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining cream cheese and potato mixture.

3. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry stuffed pancakes, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 8 potato pancakes.