Mashed Potato Pancakes

We had mashed potatoes last night and I was trying to figure out a side dish for dinner tonight so here is what I made.

I added salt, pepper, flour, chives and cream cheese to my leftover mashed potatoes to make them so good!!

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (approximately)
• 1 -2 egg
• 1/4 cup flour
• salt
• pepper
• garlic
• onion (optional)
• chives (optional)
• cheese (optional)
• oil or Crisco, for frying
• sour cream (optional) or applesauce, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. 1
   Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and any optional ingredients, into mashed potatoes.
2. 2
   Preheat skillet and add a couple of tablespoons of Crisco shortening or oil.
3. 3
   Make sure the mixture is not too thin.
4. 4
   Pour 1/4 cup batter into hot pan; brown on both sides. (I added smaller amounts to make small "nugget" sized portions.)
5. 5
   Enjoy with sour cream or applesauce.
6. 6
   Enjoy!

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