In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed potatoes and egg. Add the flour and onion and mix all together well. Add salt and pepper to batter if desired.
In a large skillet or on a griddle, heat vegetable oil (about 3 Tablespoons maybe) over medium-high heat. Dollop batter onto the heated surface in heaping tablespoons. Flatten each dollop slightly with the spoon to create the cakes.
Cooking time is about a minute per side. They should be golden brown on each side, so I usually cook them with my eyes more focused on the pancakes than the clock.
If cooking multiple batches, transfer completed cakes to a paper lined microwave-safe plate in the microwave. If needed when all the cakes are done, microwave the stack for 20 seconds to assure they're all warm.
I hope you like them. I sure do!
I like these with butter and maple syrup. But since they're more savory than sweet, they are also terrific with a fried egg and grated cheese on top. Delicious!
Mr Breakfast would like to thank MamaMia for this recipe.
This recipe belongs to my mother. When I was growing up. She always made this pancake w/ left over mash potatoes the next day. So mow I'm using her own recipe.
Comment submitted: 11/9/2009 (#9010)
By joy
Recipe Rating (out of 5):
Great recipe. I added some sour cream and garlic seasoning and had with applesauce and sour cream on the side yummy.
Comment submitted: 9/2/2009 (#8631)
By WavyGravy
Recipe Rating (out of 5):
This is so good, we make a little sausage gravy and poor over the top, Mmmm..
