Potato Leftovers Transformed (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Mix
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3 cups cold leftover potato mash
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2/3 cup grated cheddar
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2 Tablespoons diced green onions, both parts
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1 egg, slightly beaten
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3 Tablespoons plain flour
→ Outer Layer and Frying
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1/2 cup plain flour
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Veggie oil for frying
→ Toppings and Decoration
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Sour cream for topping
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Chopped green onions for sprinkling, if wanted
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Grab a big bowl and combine your cold potato mash, grated cheddar, green onions, egg, and 3 tablespoons of flour. Mix it all together. Split this mix into 12 equal parts, shape them into balls, and then flatten them down to about 1/2-inch thick cakes.
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Put your 1/2 cup flour in a flat dish. Roll each cake softly in the flour to coat it all around.
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Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons oil into a big frying pan over medium heat. Cook your cakes in small groups for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they turn golden and crispy. Don't pack too many in the pan at once and add more oil between batches if needed.
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Put your finished cakes on some paper towels and sprinkle salt on them right away. Serve them with a dollop of sour cream and scatter some extra green onions on top if you want.
# Additional Tips:
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If your potato mix feels too stiff, crack in another egg. If it seems too sticky, just add a bit more flour until it comes together.
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Let the cakes cook long enough before flipping to get that nice crispy outside.