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Home » Mashed Potato Pancakes (video)

Mashed Potato Pancakes (video)

April 19, 2016 By Diane Smith 8 Comments

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For yesterday’s breakfast, I used leftover mashed potatoes to make these mashed potato pancakes.

This is an easy recipe! We had a boatload of mashed potatoes left over from Thanksgiving, and this was a quick, easy way to use them up. I was worried that they would stick, but my non-stick pan worked well (it’s new).

Enjoy these vegan mashed potato pancakes for breakfast, or you could even pair it with a main dish and enjoy it as a side or appetizer.

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Vegan Potato Pancakes from Mashed Potatoes

This vegan mashed potato pancake recipe is perfect for when you have leftover mashed potatoes and don’t know what to do with them. It’s a great way to transform them and give them an entirely new purpose.

However, mashed potatoes can be refrigerated for about two to three days. Keep them in an airtight container so they don’t oxidize. This is great for those who might want to wait a few days before having potatoes again.

What’s also great about these is that they are eggless mashed potato pancakes—a vegan and plant-based delight.

Mashed Potato Pancakes

First, I highly recommend using a non-stick pan in this vegan mashed potato cake recipe. This prevents the pancakes from sticking. Oil is not recommended for a whole food, plant-based diet, so investing in a good pan will make preparing plant-based meals easier.

Take a look at a few more savory breakfast options:

  • Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
  • Zucchini Banana Pancakes
  • Spinach Tofu Benedict
  • Potato Gratin with Jalapeno & Tempeh Bacon
  • Country Hash Browns with Sausage Gravy

What I love most about this vegan potato cake recipe is that it’s so flexible in terms of flavors. You can add any specific seasoning you love or are in the mood for. You can make them spicy, Middle Eastern curry, or just salt and pepper.

Watch my quick mashed potato pancakes video below; you’ll see how easy these are!

When considering what to make with leftover mashed potatoes, don’t be afraid to switch up the flavors and get creative.

The toppings are endless, but remember to keep it plant-based. You can add fresh herbs like thyme or marjoram. You could even try going the savory route with vegan sour cream and capers or green onions.

Of course, you can also opt for a sweeter flavor by using syrup and fruit. Applesauce is another interesting flavor to try.

I’d love to hear your feedback for this Mashed Potato Pancake recipe in the comments below! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

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  • Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
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  • No added sugars
  • No artificial additives or preservatives
  • Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
  • Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

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Mashed Potato Pancakes

Indulge in this unique and fun way to serve up pancakes, mashed potato style. You have the ability to be creative with this recipe and use ingredients you have on hand. A fantastic new way to have potatoes for breakfast.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Silicone Cooking Utensil Set
  • Stainless Steel Pot Set
  • Colander
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids
  • Potato Masher
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

  • 3 medium potatoes cleaned and peeled if you prefer and cut into quarters. (Yukon Gold, Red or Russsets)
  • 1/2-3/4 cups unsweetened on-dairy milk
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Pancakes

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 tbsp minced or grated onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chives or any herbs or spices you like
  • 1/4 cup unbleached flour or rice, oat, whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup green onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup vegan sour cream or homemade
  • salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

Mashed Potatoes

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and water to cover. Bring to a light boil over medium-high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes or until very tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Once tender, drain potatoes and let them sit for a minute to evaporate any leftover water.
  • Add them to a large bowl and, using either a potato masher or a hand mixer, mix until mashed being careful to not overmix to where they become gluey.
  • Add unsweetened non-dairy milk starting with 1/2 cup, optional nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine. Add more non-dairy milk if they need thinning. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Pancakes

  • Add all of the pancake ingredients to the bowl with the mashed potatoes.
  • Heat a large skillet and use a little oil or spray to prevent sticking. A non-stick pan really helps.
  • Drop by large spoonfuls onto the hot pan and spread a little with the back of the spoon. This should make about 8 cakes.
  • Flip when browned on one side (about 2-3 min.)
  • Flatten more with a spatula and cook until browned on the second side.
  • Serve topped with vegan sour cream, green onion, applesauce, maple syrup or blueberries.

Notes

Salt not included

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mashed Potato Pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
186
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
51.4
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
51.4
g
17
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
2.4
g
3
%
Protein
 
7.3
g
15
%
Vitamin A
 
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
24.8
mg
30
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1.6
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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Comments

  1. Gemma

    June 24, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    Your recipes look absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to make this especially as I miss having pancakes.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      June 24, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy all the pancake recipes on the site.

      Reply
  2. Latreana

    November 23, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    Hello, I’m a week new to eating plant-based meals and I really like all your options. I will try some of these! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      November 24, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      Very cool. Best of luck and I hope you enjoy!!

      Reply
  3. Kristen TuostoDo

    October 10, 2019 at 4:15 am

    Do these freeze well?

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      October 10, 2019 at 11:23 am

      I haven’t tried freezing them, but I imagine they’ll work. I’ve seen lots of potato products in the frozen section of the market. They might stick together so maybe put something in between them if you’re stacking them like wax or parchment paper. Let me know if it works for you. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cindy Rourke

    April 29, 2020 at 10:35 am

    Did I miss something? What does one do with the flour?

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      April 29, 2020 at 11:50 am

      Hey Cindy, the flour goes in with the other pancake ingredients, the mashed potatoes, onion, herbs, vegan sour cream, sale, and pepper… 🙂

      Reply
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