Cheesy Potato Pancakes

Name: Cheesy Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes; 1/3 cup flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground pepper; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; sour cream

Amber Ayers December 1, 2025

Servings: 8 Total Time: 13 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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This is the ultimate recipe for those leftover mashed potatoes!

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Cheesy Potato Pancakes

Author: Amber Ayers Cooking Method: Griddle Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch Recipe Keys: Quick Meals

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 8 mins Total Time 13 mins

Servings: 8

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Giving new life to leftovers is always a challenge, but this recipe made on the griddle makes it so easy.

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes
¹⁄₃ cup flour
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat griddle to medium. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except for 1 cup of cheese.
2. Place 1/4 cup of cheese on griddle and add 1/4 cup of mashed potato mixture on top. Repeat approximately 8 times.
3. When cheese starts to bubble and turn brown, flip over and smash slightly to form a pancake.
4. When bottom of pancake is browned, remove and let cool.

Keywords: potato, griddle, cheese

File under breakfast cheese griddle

Cheesy Potato Pancakes

Cheesy Potato Pancakes

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Ingredients

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