Italian Potato Pancakes
Leftover mashed potatoes seasoned with breadcrumbs and cheese then pan fried. This recipe easily adapts to gluten-free using regular gluten-free breadcrumbs (not panko). You can adjust the quantities up or down depending on how much leftover mashed potatoes you have.
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups2-3 cups2-3 cups Potatoes, Mashed, Leftovers
- 1-21-21-2 Eggs, (depending on potato quantity)
- .25-.5 cup.25-.5 cup.25-.5 cup Gluten-Free Italian Bread Crumbs, Dried style breadcrumbs

- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese, or Romano cheese, grated

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Place cold mashed potatoes in a medium size bowl and break apart with a fork.
- Add 1-2 eggs depending on quantity of mashed potatoes.
- Add in 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs.
- Add in grated or shredded parmesan or romano cheese.
- Mix all ingredients together. If mixture seems more on the runny side add a bit more breadcrumbs. The potatoes need to be somewhat soft but firm enough to form a patty.
- Heat a large skillet with a light layer of light olive oil or other neutral oil.
- Grab a plate or platter and place a sheet of paper towel over it to absorb grease from fried potato pancakes.
- Scoop a 1/4 cup of pototoes into your hand and form a patty, slightly flatten.
- Glently place in skillet and fry until each side is browned about 5 min per side.
- Remove and place on paper towel lined plate.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt.
Notes
This recipe can be increased. All measurements are a guide, if you have more mashed potatoes you can just add a bit more eggs, breadcrumbs and cheese.
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Coconut Free Gluten Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Side Dishes Snacks Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 203 |
| Fat: | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 29 g |
| Protein: | 5 g |
| Cholesterol: | 14 g |
| Sodium: | 644 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 3 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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