Description
Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crispy exterior with a creamy, savory interior. Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes, these golden-brown pancakes are filled with flavorful ground beef and spices, making them a crowd-pleaser at family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce to elevate this delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in oil until translucent. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture, mashed potatoes, egg, and breadcrumbs until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into flat patties, ensuring they hold together.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook pancakes until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to absorb excess oil and serve warm.
Notes
Use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience; ensure they are well-seasoned.
For added flavor, mix in herbs like parsley or chives.
To prevent sogginess, avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg