TATER CAKES!
Leftover mashed potatoes are actually one of the few leftovers that I think taste relatively like the freshly cooked dish. If you don't have a handy leftover main dish, however, you may find yourself at a loss as to how to serve them. Well, this quick recipe may be your answer!
I served these with scrambled eggs and sausage as a "breakfast-for-dinner" type meal. I'll definitely make this recipe again!
Mashed Potato Pancakes
Ingredients:
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
about 1 tsp butter
Procedure:
1. Melt butter in skillet on medium-high heat.
2. Mix together egg, mashed potatoes and spices.
3. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the mixture on to the hot skillet, press down until you make a 1/2" thick cake.
4. Be patient! Don't flip these over until the bottom is golden brown--they'll just fall apart on you. Yes, I found this out the hard way.
5. Cook until golden brown on both sides, and steaming hot in the middle.
I served these with Louisiana hot sauce for an extra kick. Yee haw.
