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mama's potato pancakes

Beverley1991 avatar
Recipe by
Beverley Williams
@Beverley1991
San Antonio, TX

My mama used to make these for us whenever we had leftover mashed potatoes. It was a favorite breakfast treat when I was growing up. Sometimes now, I'll make mashed potatoes just to use for these.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mama's potato pancakes

  • 3 c
    prepared mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    pepper, or to taste

How To Make mama's potato pancakes

  • 1
    Mix potatoes, flour and pepper well.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • 3
    Form potato mixture into pancakes.
  • 4
    Cook pancakes in oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Then flip them and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. They should be golden brown on both sides. Serve hot.
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