Kicked-Up Potato Pancakes Recipe

Kicked-Up Potato Pancakes Recipe

  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • 3/4 cup shredded deli smoked ham
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • olive oil for frying
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Combine potatoes, ham, eggs, mozzarella cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Pour enough olive oil to cover bottom of pan.
  3. Scoop up about 1/2 cup of potato mixture per pancake and form into a patty. Repeat, making 8 patties in all.
  4. Place 4 pancakes at time in hot olive oil. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Sprinkle with green onion and Parmesan cheese.