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Instant Potato Pancakes

Instant Potato Pancakes

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 💧 1 cup cold water
    • 🥚 1 large egg, beaten
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 🥔 ¾ cup dry potato flakes

  • Flavor Enhancers

    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
    • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • Cooking Medium

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon butter

  • Garnishes

    • ¼ cup sour cream for garnish

STEPS

1

Whisk together cold water, egg, and salt in a large bowl until salt has dissolved. Mix in dry potato flakes until incorporated. Stir in 1 tablespoon chives; season with black pepper and cayenne pepper.

2

Divide potato mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into pancakes.

3

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl the pan to combine.

4

Place pancakes in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the bottoms are browned, about 10 minutes. Flip and flatten slightly. Cook until other sides are browned, 7 to 8 more minutes.

5

Transfer pancakes to a serving plate. Top each with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with remaining chives.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

135

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 8
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Use cold water and cold instant mashed potatoes for better pancake consistency.Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.Serve pancakes warm for the best texture and taste.