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Crispy Mashed Potato Pancakes with Savory Meat Filling

A delicious and satisfying way to enjoy leftover mashed potatoes transformed into crispy pancakes filled with savory meat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes (cooled; leftover potatoes work great) Make sure they are well-cooled.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) Use extra flour for dusting the pancakes.
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Filling
  • 1 cup cooked ground meat (beef, turkey, or your choice)
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Cooking oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  2. In a separate skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent. Add the cooked ground meat and mix well.
  3. Form the potato mixture into small pancakes, placing a spoonful of the meat filling in the center. Fold the potato over to seal.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dust each pancake with extra flour, then fry until golden brown on both sides.
  2. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

Serve warm with sour cream, applesauce, or salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to three months.