Potato Pancakes II

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Crispy, golden and cheesy! Good use of leftover mashed potatoes. This recipe is very versatile: you can add minced garlic, chives, or 1/4 cup of any shredded raw vegetable, or substitute the cheese with a tablespoon of sugar and serve with maple syrup.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 10 pancakes

Potato Pancakes II

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes

1 egg

beaten

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon butter

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl mix together potatoes beaten egg salt and cheese. Melt butter on a large griddle at medium heat. Drop potato mixture onto griddle 1/4 cup at a time. Flatten with a spatula to 1/2 inch thick. Fry approximately 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Potato Pancakes II

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 253.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.2g 15%

Carbohydrates: 23.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 14.5g 22%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Cholesterol: 83.5mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 544.4IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 14.7mg 25%

Folate: 22.3mcg 6%

Calcium: 109.1mg 11%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 31.4mg 11%

Potassium: 492.1mg 14%

Sodium: 1350.4mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 130.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.