Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 egg 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• vegetable oil

Directions

In mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, onion, flour, egg, salt and pepper.  Mix well. 

Coat skillet with vegetable oil for frying on medium/high heat.  Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil, careful not to overcrowd the pan.  This is usually done in a few batches.  Fry until golden brown on both sides.  Place on paper toweling to drain excess oil.  

Serve as is or with the toppings of your choice.

~ This is what I find to be the easiest way to use up your mashed potatoes from a previous night's dinner.  I know you can use fresh potatoes (grated) as well, but I prefer to think of this as a tasty way to revamp those leftovers without wasting them.  My family likes these with a dollop of sour cream.  You can sprinkle with grated cheese, or just eat them as they are.  A tasty side dish that I know you will enjoy! ~