Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Do you struggle with finding ways to turn leftovers into something new? Struggle no more! Now that you have this potato pancake recipe in your back pocket, you might find yourself intentionally making extra mashed potatoes just so you have an excuse to make them.

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

makes 4 potato pancakes

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup well-seasoned mashed potatoes (see note below)

• 1 large egg

• 1 sliced scallion (white and green parts)

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/4 - 1/2 cup all purpose flour

• salt and pepper as needed

• vegetable oil for shallow pan frying

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, sliced scallion, shredded cheddar, and enough flour so that you can form the mixture into 4 patties.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

3. Brown each potato pancake in oil until crisp and brown, 3-5 minutes per side.

4. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving immediately.

Note

• Be sure the mashed potatoes you use are seasoned well - use any recipe you like, or try my Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes or my Lumpy Spuds.

adapted from acre homestead

Matcha Gelato

If I had to sum up the difference between gelato and ice cream with just one word it would be this: FLAVOR. Unlike ice cream, gelato is made with mostly milk, not cream or egg yolks. Both cream and egg yolks contain a lot of fat, which contribute to rich and creamy texture, but they also have a tendency to dull flavors, especially in cold foods. Gelato is also easier to make because all you have to do is heat the base mixture until it reaches a boil. No tempering of eggs or cooking until the base thickens to a custard. But hey, if you want to check out a more traditional custard-based recipe, I’ve got you covered - Click Here for my Matcha Ice Cream recipe.

Items used in the recipe:

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Matcha Gelato

makes 1 quart

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups whole milk

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or up to 1 cup)

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, sifted

• 1 tablespoon matcha powder, sifted (use really good stuff)

• 1 pinch salt

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, matcha powder, and salt; set aside.

2. In a 3 or 4-quart saucepan, combine the milk and cream; add the sugar mixture and whisk to combine.

3. Heat over medium-high until mixture comes to a boil, stirring frequently.

4. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about an hour before transferring to an airtight container to chill in the fridge overnight (or up to a week).

5. Churn in ice cream maker (according to manufacturer’s instructions).

6. Store in airtight freezer-safe container.

7. Allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.