Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes Recipe

Transform your Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers into delicious and surprisingly easy potato pancakes! This recipe cleverly incorporates cooked cabbage (instead of Brussels sprouts) and mashed turnips into creamy mashed potatoes for a unique flavor profile. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – these festive pancakes are the perfect way to enjoy your holiday feast all over again!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 115.6 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes

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How to Make Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes

  1. Sauté 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, in 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of mashed potatoes, 1 cup cooked and chopped cabbage, 1/2 cup mashed turnips, the sautéed onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add 1 large egg, lightly beaten, to the potato mixture and mix well to combine.
  4. With wet hands, form the mixture into 1/4 cup patties (approximately 6-8 pancakes).
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cook the potato pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
  7. Sprinkle each pancake with 1 teaspoon of dried parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

16g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes?

Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes?

Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes has approximately 115.6 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes?

The key ingredients for Holiday Leftovers Potato Pancakes are Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprout, Onion, Butter, Kosher Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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