Breakfast for 4

Mashed Potato Pancakes

Name: Mashed Potato Pancakes
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes; 1 large egg; 5 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup yellow onion; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp chives (optional); avocado oil or vegetable oil of choice (optional); sour cream (optional)

$2.34for 425 minServes 4

Mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, onion, and flour cook in a skillet until crisp outside and tender inside.

Photo: foodfaithfitness.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 0.7 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.7 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Sour cream, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.34

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepperBaking powder and sodaOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.59 per serving$2.34 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 large egg
5 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup yellow onion
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp chives (optional)
avocado oil or vegetable oil of choice (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps

Stir the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, onion, cheddar, and baking powder in a bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drop the mixture into the skillet in six portions and flatten each portion.
Cook the pancakes for 4 minutes on each side until golden and firm.
Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed, for about 8 minutes.