CRISPY MASHED POTATO PANCAKE

Crispy Mashed Potato Pancake image

From Scottsdale, Arizona, Mary Schuster shares her tasty secret for using up leftover mashed potatoes. With just a few basic ingredients, she can fry up this delightful dish for only 20¢ per serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups cold mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Combine the first four ingredients; mix well. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potato mixture; press with a spatula to flatten evenly. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until bottom is crispy. Invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.