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

Mashed Potato Pancakes (potato latkes)

Jay
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!