Easy Leftover Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 0.25 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.5 cups to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour as needed , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Mix potatoes, cheese, beaten egg, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. If the mixture is very wet, mix in flour as needed to bind mixture together.

3. 3

   Melt butter on a large griddle over medium heat.

4. 4

   Drop potato mixture onto the hot griddle, 1/4 cup at a time.

5. 5

   Flatten each pancake with the back of a spatula to 1/2-inch thickness.

6. 6

   Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.