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Easy Potato Scallion Pancakes

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Countryside Cravings
Easy Potato Scallion Pancakes -these Irish potato pancakes are made easy using leftover mashed potatoes and frozen hashbrowns.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen hashbrowns
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon season salt or to taste this will depend on how seasoned your mashed potatoes are
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except the oil and mix well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the oil. Place spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil forming thin patties about 2" in diameter. Fry for 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.