Instant Potato Pancakes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

These crispy, crusty, delicious potato pancakes are nothing more than cold instant mashed potatoes shaped into patties and browned in butter. A sprinkle of chives adds color and flavor.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

1 cup cold water

1 egg

beaten

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup dry potato flakes

1 tablespoon chopped chives

1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon butter

¼ cup sour cream for garnish

1 tablespoon chopped chives

divided

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Whisk together water egg and salt in a large bowl until salt has dissolved. Stir in dry potato flakes until incorporated. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped chives; season with black pepper and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl the pan to combine.

Step 3

Divide potato mixture into four equal portions and shape into pancakes. Place the pancakes in the pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook until a well-browned crust has formed onto the bottom of the pancakes about 10 minutes. Flip each pancake and flatten slightly. Cook until other sides are browned 7 to 8 more minutes.

Step 4

Transfer to plate; top each pancake with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle each with 3/4 teaspoon chives.

Nutritional Information

Instant Potato Pancakes

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 135.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 5%

Carbohydrates: 8.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 4.6g 23%

Cholesterol: 54.9mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 323.3IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 8.4mg 14%

Folate: 12.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 30.3mg 3%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 10.7mg 4%

Potassium: 144.4mg 4%

Sodium: 345.5mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 94.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.