Do you need a simple and quick meal time solution? I have an idea for you! If you love mashed potatoes, you’ll LOVE these Easy Cheesy Potato Pancakes!

Mashed potatoes are on our menu plan on a regular basis throughout the month. We enjoy eating mashed potatoes paired with chicken fried steak, green beans, and rolls!

If you are looking for a fun spin on mashed potatoes, or if you have mashed potatoes left over after dinner, did you know that you can make potato pancakes with them?

Yes, you can – and they are super tasty and delicious!

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Below, you’ll learn how to make Easy Cheesy Potato Pancakes to serve for your next family meal!

These potato pancakes can be served as a side dish to your favorite meal, or as an appetizer paired with your favorite sauce.

Easy Cheesy Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:

• vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• all-purpose flour (optional)
• sour cream, ketchup, or hot sauce for serving 

Directions:

Over medium heat, add vegetable oil to a large skillet to cover at least half of the pancake.

In a bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes.

Add beaten egg, cheese, and salt.

If your mashed potatoes are a little thin, add flour 1 TBSP a time so they stay together while cooking in the skillet. Mix together.

Take a scoop of each mixture, then flatten.

Cook on one side until golden brown (about 2 minutes), then flip to cook the other side (another 2 minutes).

Once done cooking, place on a paper towel to allow the oil to soak up from the pancake.

Serve with sour cream, ketchup, hot sauce, or it is delicious on its own! Enjoy!