Description
Potato pancakes hold a special place in our hearts. They’re comfort food, nostalgia, and culinary magic all rolled into one! Whether you’re looking to use up leftover mashed potatoes or whip up something satisfying for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, this potato pancake recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cold mashed potatoes (leftovers work best!)
- 5 slices bacon (crispy and crumbled)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs (well-beaten for binding)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble them, and set aside. Reserve the bacon drippings in the skillet for frying. - Prepare the Potato Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. - Form the Patties:
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties. - Fry the Pancakes:
Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat. Fry the patties in the skillet until crispy and golden-brown on each side, about 4 minutes per side.