Nothing ground breaking here folks, just another suggestion that things don't have to be complicated, or have a lot of ingredients, to be tasty:@) These Fried Leftover Mashed Potatoes were great with an over-easy egg for breakfast. Do they make neat looking little round cakes or pancakes? No. But, the crispy brown crust or edges on the potatoes made a very nice breakfast. I fried the potatoes in a little bacon fat, using a non-stick skillet, and then topped them with S&P and onion powder.
The key is to flatten the mashed potatoes to about 1/2" thick,
and just let them sit on the skillet and ~slowly~ get brown.
Will they break when you flip them?
Probably, but we break them up with a fork to eat them...
Right? :@)
Fried Leftover Mashed Potatoes
- Heat non-stick skillet, add fat of choice (bacon fat, olive oil, etc.).
- Spoon -cold- mashed potatoes onto skillet and flatten a bit with spatula.
- Cook over medium heat until bottom gets brown and a crust develops.
- Flip potatoes as gently as possible. Flatten with spatula and brown the other side.
- Sprinkle with onion powder, S&P to taste.
- Serve with eggs if desired.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)
