• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes (leftover works best!)
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
• 2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter/oil for frying
🥩 For the Meat Filling:
• ½ lb ground beef/pork (or chicken/turkey)
• ¼ cup finely diced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheese, sautéed mushrooms, or peas
👩🍳 Step-by-Step (Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside!)
1. Make the Meat Filling
① Cook onion in a skillet until soft. Add garlic, then ground meat.
② Season with paprika, thyme, salt & pepper. Cook until browned. Drain fat.
2. Prepare Potato Mixture
① In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, sour cream, and spices.
② If too sticky, add 1-2 tbsp more flour.
3. Assemble & Fry
① Scoop ¼ cup potato mix, flatten slightly, and add 1 tbsp meat filling.
② Top with another spoonful of potato, seal edges, and pat into a ½-inch thick patty.
③ Fry in butter/oil over medium heat for 3-4 mins per side until golden brown.
4. Serve Hot!
🍽️ Best with sour cream, applesauce, or spicy mayo!
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Pancakes
🔥 Extra crispy? Use cold mashed potatoes (holds shape better).
🧀 Cheesier? Mix cheddar into the potato or filling.
🌱 Veggie boost? Add grated zucchini or carrots to the meat.
⏳ Meal prep? Freeze cooked pancakes—reheat in air fryer!