Kicked-Up Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes , peeled and shredded
• 0.75 cups shredded deli smoked ham
• 3 eggs
• 0.75 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• olive oil for frying
• 1 green onion , chopped
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine potatoes, ham, eggs, mozzarella cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Pour enough olive oil to cover bottom of pan.

3. 3

   Scoop up about 1/2 cup of potato mixture per pancake and form into a patty. Repeat, making 8 patties in all.

4. 4

   Place 4 pancakes at time in hot olive oil. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with green onion and Parmesan cheese.