Potato Pancakes

My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner may actually be these potato pancakes made with the leftover mashed potatoes!

Ingredients:

3 C leftover mashed potatoes (cold)

2/3 C shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 C french fried onions

1 egg, lightly beaten

3 Tbsp flour

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1/2 C flour

4 Tbsp butter (for frying)

Directions:

1.) Combine all ingredients.

2.) Warm skillet on medium-high heat and melt 2 Tbsp butter in pan.

3.) Meanwhile, form mixture into approximately 12 portions and roll into balls.

4.) Press each ball to be about 3/4" thick and dredge in the 1/2 C flour.

5.) Fry the pancakes, in batches, until they're golden brown and crispy on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add more butter to the pan as needed between batches. (Do not overcrowd the pan and do not flip the pancakes too soon or they won't develop a crisp crust.)

Enjoy!