Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Description: This recipe was recently submitted to a news group to which I belong. I think it is very good and hope you like it, too. Preparation time in the kitchen is just a few minutes. When the big meal is through, this is a tasty way to use up the leftover mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (approximately)
• 1 -2 egg
• 1/4 cup flour
• salt
• pepper
• garlic
• onion (optional)
• chives (optional)
• cheese (optional)
• oil or Crisco, for frying
• sour cream (optional) or applesauce, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and any optional ingredients, into mashed potatoes.
2. Preheat skillet and add a couple of tablespoons of Crisco shortening or oil.
3. Make sure the mixture is not too thin.
4. Pour 1/4 cup batter into hot pan; brown on both sides.
5. Enjoy with sour cream or applesauce.
6. Enjoy!