Scallion Mashed Potato Pancakes

Use up those leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving and prepare these savory scallion mashed potato pancakes for breakfast the next day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 144 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• salt and ground white pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
• 4 large scallions, chopped
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, salt, and white pepper together in a medium mixing bowl. The mixture should be a little doughy, enough to form a ball in your palm.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Saute scallions in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Fold into the potato mixture until combined.

Step 3

Heat enough vegetable oil in the frying pan to cover by 1/4 inch and add a drizzle of remaining sesame oil.

Step 4

Form balls of potato mixture using a 1/4 cup measure and flatten into pancakes. Gently place into the hot oil in batches and cook until browned on both sides and somewhat firm, about 5 minutes. Transfer pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil. Repeat with remaining mixture, adding more vegetable oil and sesame oil before frying each batch. Transfer to a platter and serve hot.