- [Natasha] These cheesy potato pancakes
are the best way to use leftover mashed potatoes.
Crispy on the outside and loaded with melty cheese.
This is just the easiest recipe.
In a large mixing bowl combine four cups of mashed potatoes,
and two cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Add 1/4th cup of flour, one large egg,
and a few tablespoons of freshly chopped chives.
Mash that mixture until well combined,
and if your potatoes were creamier
you may need to add a little bit more flour.
Quickly flatten the top,
because it makes it easier to scoop.
My secret to equal size pancakes
is an ice-cream scoop with a trigger release.
Set up a small bowl with one 1/2 cup of plain breadcrumbs,
then shape each patty into about a third inch thick.
Dip both sides in the breadcrumbs.
Now it's time to heat things up.
Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat,
and add enough oil to lightly cover the bottom.
Once the oil is hot and the pancakes should sizzle
when you put them in add the pancakes in a single layer.
Sautee for three to four minutes per side,
or until they're beautifully golden brown.
To speed up this process,
I usually have two skillets going at the same time.
Well that was easy (laughs).
This recipe comes together so quickly,
and I'm convinced this is the best way
to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
It's time for the taste test.
These are really good with sour cream by the way.
But I'm just gonna enjoy them like this while they're hot.
They've got that glorious cheese pull happenin'.
Take a look at this.
Ahh, oh, mm.
Mmm.
Wow.
These are dangerous (laughs).
Cause you can never stop at just one.
I'll probably wolf down like 10 of these.
Off camera of course (laughs).
I'm gonna have my cheese lover
come and do a taste test with me.
Here you go.
- Mmm.
- It's good?
- Yep. (laughs)
- How many are you gonna eat?
- Mmm.
42.
- I didn't make 42 (laughs).
Everybody in my family loves these.
It is such an easy recipe.
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(laughs)
What?
Okay.
All right okay (laughs).