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Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes

Crispy fried loaded stuffed potato pancakes on a blue plate with sour cream to dip in.

I have a problem-  whenever I make mashed potatoes, I make enough for an army. That would be ok, if anyone ate them in leftover form besides me.   To reel the guys back in, I do what I do with anything I want them to eat without complaint- bread it and fry it!

I searched the Taste of Home site and found this recipe for Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes.  I omitted the salt from the potato mixture, I'd rather sprinkle it on after frying.  I used a small cookie scoop for the cream cheese, then molded the potatoes around by hand and flattened them in the crumbs.   

 Crispy golden brown loaded stuffed potato pancakes with sour cream to dip in.

The only thing I'd do next time would be add some bacon to the potato mixture, because what isn't better with bacon?  I served them with some sour cream on the side, but it was totally unnecessary.   Crispy crunchy coating, delicious mashed potato and then that surprise cream cheese inside.   Thank you so much to Jane W for this awesome recipe!

Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes

Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg -- lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese -- softened
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne.
  2. Shape 2 teaspoons cream cheese into a ball. Wrap 1/4 cup of potato mixture around cream cheese to cover completely. Drop into crumb mixture. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining cream cheese and potato mixture.
  3. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry stuffed pancakes, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 8 potato pancakes.
Source:  http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/loaded-stuffed-potato-pancakes
mashed potatoes, cream cheese, potato pancakes
breakfast, appetizers, snacks
American
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  1. Family Around the TableApril 17, 2017 at 6:16 AM

    Your potato pancakes look nice and crispy and delicious. I would sprinkle the salt after frying too. A great idea for leftover mashed potatoes.

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    1. JoleneApril 18, 2017 at 6:11 AM

      I learned that back in the Good Eats days, and it's stuck with me ever since. And always kosher salt!

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  2. A Day in the Life on the FarmApril 17, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    Woohooo, I have a pile of leftover cheesy mashed potatoes just waiting to be turned into pancakes.

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  3. CarleeApril 17, 2017 at 8:21 PM

    Just look at those beauties. I would love to sink my teeth into one. They look soooooo golden and delicious!

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    1. JoleneApril 18, 2017 at 6:12 AM

      I always feel that if I'm going to fry, I'm going to make it count, because I don't do it very often!

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  4. JanApril 17, 2017 at 9:20 PM

    we eat these all the time at my house with leftovers.. But I've always just "winged it" from memory of watching my father as a child. It's nice to see it written down! Fun family memories! Thanks for sharing at our Easter Leftover Makeover recipe Party!

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    1. JoleneApril 18, 2017 at 6:10 AM

      thank you so much for hosting! My printer was working overtime with all my new must-make recipes :)

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  5. Sue LauApril 18, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    Perfect for a brunch! These would brown nicely in the oven too.

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