Leftover Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes-callmepmc

By srumbel

This recipe is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. Leftover Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes have great flavor from the bacon. They are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 3 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to your taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup panko breadcrumb
• Leftover Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes
• There are, of course, many options for different spices and topping for your Leftover Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes. If you prefer, you could mix in ham instead of bacon.
• Try topping your Leftover Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes with a dollop of sour cream and green onions or chives.
• Another option, if you like hash browns for breakfast, this is a great replacement for hashbrowns. Top your potato cakes with a fried egg and hollandaise sauce.
• Finally, if you’re purist, a generous dunk in Lulu’s Wow Sauce or Light Copycat Outback Blooming Onion Sauce would make them out-of-this-world!
• Depending on the consistency of your potatoes, you may need to add a little flour to your mixture. You want the cakes to stick together but not be too sticky. Start with two tablespoons of all-purpose flour and add more if needed.

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 18mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the bacon, remove, chop, and reserve drippings.

Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

Stir in the bacon and cheese

Form the mixture into 8 patties.

Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat and pan-fry the patties about 4 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on a paper towel.

Serve immediately.

Yield 8 patties