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Leftover Mashed Potato Cheesy Pancakes

Golden, crispy cheesy potato pancakes are stuffed with gooey, melted cheese and made with simple ingredients. Perfect for snacks or sides, this recipe is quick, easy, and delicious!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 400 g potatoes 2 medium-sized
  • 100 g shredded cheese
  • 50 g starch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes

  • Peel 400g potatoes and slice them into even pieces. Steam for 15–20 minutes, or until a chopstick can easily pierce through the slices.

Make Mashed Potatoes

  • Place the steamed potatoes in a large bowl. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mash the potatoes until smooth using a spoon or potato masher.

Knead the Dough

  • Gradually add 50g starch to the mashed potatoes. Knead by hand until the starch is fully incorporated, forming a smooth, elastic dough that doesn't stick to your hands.

Shape and Stuff

  • Take about 70g of potato dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it with your palm, place some of the 100g shredded cheese in the center, and wrap it with the dough. Roll it back into a ball, then gently flatten it into a patty shape.

Pan-Fry the Pancakes

  • Heat a pan over low heat and brush it with 1 tbsp cooking oil. Place the prepared pancakes into the pan. Cook slowly, flipping occasionally, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese inside has melted. Serve warm.