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Potato Pancakes Recipe. This is easy as frying mashed potatoes.

Mashed Potato Pancakes (potato latkes)

Jay
2.38 from 8 votes
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (cut in half)
  • 4 scallions (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups chicken stock (add 1 teaspoon salt to stock)
  • chives (chopped) for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons oil

Instructions
 

  • First, place the potatoes in a pot with chicken stalk and 1 teaspoon of salt. 
  • Next, turn stove on high. When you see the stalk boil time 15 minutes. 
  • Now, check by pearsing the potato with knife to make sure the potato is soft and drain. 
  • Next, place the potatoes back in the hot pot and mash. 
  • When mashed add butter, scallions, salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Then let the potatoes cool.
  • Now, add an egg and mix into the potatoes. 
  • Form patties with 2 tablespoons of potato mixture. Repeat until all patties are formed. 
  • Now, pour oil in non stick pan and heat to medium. 
  • Next, place potatoes (working in batches) in the hot oil. Fry approximately 2 minutes per side.
  • Finally, take out of the pan, drain oil on paper towel, and salt while hot!