Breakfast for 11

Mashed Potato Pancakes with cheddar and shredded cheese

Name: Mashed Potato Pancakes with cheddar and shredded cheese
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 11 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3/4 cup cheddar; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1 cup italian bread crumbs

$1.08for 435 minServes 11

These crisp potato pancakes combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and cheese before browning in a skillet.

Mashed Potato Pancakes with cheddar and shredded cheese

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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
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.98

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
11servings as written
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Typical price

$0.27 per serving$1.08 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 large egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup cheddar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup italian bread crumbs

Steps

Mix the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, pepper, cheddar, and Parmesan in a large bowl.
Shape the mixture into 11 small patties and coat each one with bread crumbs.
Heat cooking oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and firm in the center.
Drain the cooked pancakes briefly on a plate and serve them warm.