Mashed Potato Pancake

When it comes to quick breakfast solutions for the family, people often think of bread, eggs, or oatmeal. But if you're looking to try something different, consider mashed potato pancakes. These pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a delightful balance of savory and sweet that can make breakfast the most anticipated meal of your day.

7 Reviews
7 Comments
POSTED:22/05/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:2-3 servings
Total:30 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:5 min

Don't think that making them at home is too complicated. By learning the right way to make mashed potato pancakes and having a bit of patience, you can overcome any challenges. Let's learn how to do it together!


1、How to Choose Potatoes?

Choose fresh, undamaged potatoes for the best texture in your potato pancakes. Avoid the following:

①Green Potatoes: If a potato has green skin, it indicates a high level of solanine, a toxin. When you see a green potato, be cautious. Peel off the skin and cut away any green flesh. If a large portion of the potato is green or if it has sprouted, it's best not to eat it, as it can lead to food poisoning.

②Sprouted Potatoes: When potatoes turn green, sprout, or start to rot, the solanine levels increase significantly. Eating even a small amount of solanine might not cause noticeable harm, but consuming 0.2 to 0.4 grams can lead to poisoning. Solanine is a stable compound that regular cooking methods cannot destroy.


2、How to Form the Mashed Potato Pancakes?

When mixing the mashed potatoes, you can add a bit of flour or cornstarch to increase the stickiness and make it easier to form the pancakes.


With these tips, you'll be able to quickly make delicious mashed potato pancakes. Feel free to adjust the seasoning and add other ingredients to suit your taste. Now, let's get cooking!

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 potatoes

ACCESSORIES

  • 1 egg
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 slices of bacon

SEASONINGS

  • Chopped green onions to taste
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons of cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Get the ingredients ready.

Tips:

You can also substitute bacon with sausage.

Prepare ingredients; can use sausage instead of bacon.

STEP 2

Wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them. Place the slices into a steamer and steam for about 15-20 minutes until the potato slices are cooked through. Remove them from the steamer when done.

Tips:

You can slice the potatoes a bit thinner, which will help them steam faster.

Steam sliced potatoes for 15-20 minutes; slicing thinner speeds up cooking.

STEP 3

Mash the steamed potatoes into a puree.

Mash steamed potatoes into a puree.

STEP 4

Dice the carrot and bacon into small pieces.

Dice carrot and bacon into small pieces.

STEP 5

Put them together with the mashed potatoes in a bowl.

Combine mashed potatoes with the ingredients in a bowl.

STEP 6

Add salt, black pepper, egg, and cornstarch to the bowl.

Tips:

①Add a little more cornstarch for better shaping, or less for a tastier texture.

②You can skip the black pepper if you don't like it.

Seasoning tips for a savory dish: add salt, pepper, egg, & cornstarch; adjust cornstarch amount for texture. Optional skip black pepper.

STEP 7

Mix the ingredients in the bowl evenly.

Tips:

Make sure to mix thoroughly. If not mixed evenly, the mashed potato pancakes may fall apart easily.

Mix ingredients evenly to prevent mashed potato pancakes from falling apart.

STEP 8

Divide the mashed potatoes into small pieces, roll them into balls, and then flatten them.

Tips:

①When rolling the mashed potato balls, make them slightly smaller so they cook faster when frying. Apply some pressure while making them to ensure the potato balls are compact, resulting in pancakes that hold together better.

②After shaping the mashed potato balls into small pancakes on the cutting board, be aware that they may stick. It's best to gently slide a spatula under the bottom of each pancake to ensure they stay intact.

Tips for making mashed potato pancakes: shape into balls, flatten, cook evenly. Be gentle when flattening to keep them intact.

STEP 9

Add oil to the pan, then place the mashed potato pancakes in it. Fry over medium-low heat until one side is golden brown, then flip them over and fry the other side.

Tips:

When flipping, it's best to use chopsticks and a spatula together to avoid breaking apart the mashed potato pancakes.

Fry mashed potato pancakes in oil until golden brown, flip carefully to avoid breaking. Use chopsticks and spatula.

STEP 10

Fry on both sides until golden brown.

Instructions for frying: brown on both sides.

STEP 11

Once done frying, you can remove them from the pan. They can be eaten directly or enjoyed with your favorite sauce for dipping.

After frying, serve or dip the food in your preferred sauce.

STEP 12

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and absolutely delicious!

Food description: Crunchy outside, soft inside, and tasty!

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Mashed Potato Pancake
  • Main Ingredients:4
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:1.1 kg
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 1106 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):1116 kcal
    51%
  • Protein:34.5 g
    63%
  • Fat:35.79 g Why gray?
    74%
  • Carbohydrates:167.97 g
    68%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 10%
    117 kcal
  • Fat: 29%
    322 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 61%
    676 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
8:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

7 REVIEWS

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EthanOctober 28, 2024

My mashed potato pancakes are often fried or not crispy enough, how should I control the cooking time and heat of the pancakes?
reply:
October 31, 2024
To avoid frying or not crispy enough, you can control the cooking time of the pancakes by frying them until golden brown on each side and adjusting the heat to avoid overheating which will cause the pancakes to be battered.
JoeOctober 04, 2024

Mashed Potato Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast choices in the United States!
NicholasSeptember 24, 2024

When making mashed potato pancakes, how can I avoid making the pancakes too greasy?
reply:
September 27, 2024
You can preheat the pan before frying the pancakes, use oil in moderation and spread the oil evenly on the bottom of the pan, or you can use kitchen paper towels to absorb the excess grease to avoid the pancakes from being too greasy.
KathleenSeptember 14, 2024

When making mashed potato pancakes, how can I make the mashed potatoes more creamy and not rough
reply:
September 16, 2024
You can cut the potatoes into small pieces while boiling, and then mix them into puree with a roto-press or blender after boiling.
JamesJuly 30, 2024

Can I bake it in the oven?
WilliamJuly 17, 2024

Mashed Potato Pancake is crispy on the outside, soft and full of potato flavor on the inside.
jieMay 23, 2024

good!
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