Mountain Mama's Potato Pancakes

These delicious and savory potato pancakes made with instant potatoes, onions, and cheese are easy to make because you start with prepared ingredients.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.66666668653488 cup instant mashed potato flakes
• 0.33333334326744 cup complete dry pancake mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together potato flakes, pancake mix, onion, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Grease a griddle or large skillet and place over medium heat. Drop pancakes, 1/4 cup at a time, onto the hot griddle and cook until edges look dry and one bubble appears in the center, about 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 more minutes.