LOADED STUFFED POTATO PANCAKES

Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes image

When I make mashed potatoes, I always cook extra so I can prepare these over-the-top potato pancakes. Fill them with sour cream, ranch dressing, melted cheese-or all three. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large 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

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne., 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., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry stuffed pancakes, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 34g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.