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A stack of crispy, golden cheesy potato pancakes on a white plate, with melted cheese oozing out between the layers and finely chopped herbs sprinkled on top and around the plate.

Cheesy Potato Pancakes

These crispy, cheesy potato pancakes are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. With a crispy golden exterior and melty cheese inside, they turn leftovers into a craveable comfort food treat.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese potato pancakes without eggs, Cheesy Potato Pancakes, Cheesy potato pancakes air fryer, Cheesy potato pancakes Korean, Cheesy potato pancakes recipe, Cheesy potato pancakes with mashed potatoes, Easy cheesy potato pancakes, Korean cheese potato pancake without cornstarch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 270kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing the batter)
  • 1 Skillet (non-stick or cast iron) (For frying the pancakes)
  • 1 Spatula (For flipping pancakes)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For accurate ingredient portions)
  • 1 Scoop or large spoon (For shaping pancakes)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Leftover mashed potatoes - Cold works best
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese - Or any cheese you like
  • 1 Egg - Add a second egg if mixture is too dry
  • ⅓ cup All-purpose flour - Add more if mixture is too wet
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Green onions or chives - Optional, for extra flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sour cream - Optional, adds creaminess
  • 2 tablespoon Bacon bits - Optional, or use chopped cooked bacon
  • 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil or butter - For frying, or any neutral cooking oil

Instructions

  • Combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
    Top-down view of a rustic bowl filled with mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, flour, cracked eggs, and black pepper, ready to be mixed for homemade cheesy potato pancakes.
  • Adjust texture with more flour or egg as needed.
  • Add optional flavor boosters like green onions, garlic powder, or bacon.
  • Shape into patties and fry until golden brown on each side.
    Hands forming cheesy potato mixture into patties on a floured wooden board, with shredded cheese and sunlight creating a warm homemade feel.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1.5mg