Fried Mashed Potatoes

I find that I always have left over mashed potatoes when I make them. While mashed potatoes are great on their own I love to have them with breakfast. I know what you are thinking...mashed potatoes? don't you mean roasted potatoes? Nope I mean mashed potatoes. Just about every Christmas my dad would shred potatoes and make potato pancakes, it is a bit of a process and this recipe is a nice compromise that gives me some of the taste and takes advantage of left overs. Also feel free to use left overs from a restaurant!

Fried Mashed Potatoes: serves 4

2 Servings Mashed Potatoes (approx 1.5C)
2tsp Butter
Salt & Pepper

Place a large flat skillet over medium heat, place 1tsp of butter on the skillet and allow it to melt. While the skillet is warming up we can get the potatoes ready. I like to take a piece of wax paper - approximately 16" long, spray it with cooking spray, then place 1/4 of the potatoes onto the center of the sprayed side of the paper, fold the paper over and evenly smash the potatoes down until it is about 1/4" thick making a pancake in shape.

Once the skillet is hot toss 2 of these pancakes down into the butter, sprinkle with some salt and pepper and let the pancake sit for about 6-8 minutes. You will notice the edges browning, that is the indicator that it is time to flip the potatoes. Now I'll be honest...50% of the time I can get it to flip in one toss, sometimes it ends up in a big ole mess, but it still tastes delicious. So doing the best you can, flip the pancakes and brown them on the other side. Remove to a plate and serve with the rest of your breakfast, personally I like to have a nice fried egg with my fried mashed potatoes. Repeat this process with the remaining potatoes and enjoy!

Reader Tip: I had a reader let me know that she sprinkles a little flour on both sides of the pancake prior to putting on the skillet and it helps the pancake retain it's shape. I cannot wait to give this a try!

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WW: 3 Points Plus / serving