Mashed Potato Pancakes

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed
1 onion, chopped
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons shortening for frying

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in mashed potatoes and onion until thoroughly combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, and stir lightly into potato mixture. Stir in corn syrup and nutmeg, mixing well.

Heat a large griddle to medium-high heat. Coat with shortening and spoon potato mixture onto griddle in 12 equal portions. Fry until brown on both sides. Serve hot.

Makes 12 pancakes

Nutrition per serving (6 servings): Calories 326, Protein 9 grams, Total Fat 7 grams, Sodium 566 milligrams, Cholesterol 74 milligrams, Carbohydrates 56 grams, Fiber 2 grams


Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe provided by Ichtaca. Ichtaca got the recipe from Wah MEI Chinese Restaurant, one of Wilkes Barre finest restaurants. Wah MEI Chinese Restaurant is well known in Pennsylvania to make great Mashed Potato Pancakes. Check them out at Pennsylvania, 18702 Wilkes Barre, 608 Carey Avenue.

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