Potato Pancakes

Potato Pancakes

Sounds great, perfect use for leftover mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side
Cuisine American
Servings 8 patties

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, cook over medium high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble, set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Mix mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl, stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese. Form the mixture into 8 patties.
  • Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat, fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve as a side with chicken or beef main dishes, or as breakfast with a couple of eggs on top.

Notes

Low cost, even with the cheese.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Stephen Connell.
United States.

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