Mashed Potato Pancakes in a Skillet
Simple, fluffy, tender, and appetizing - perfect for the whole family! Mashed potato pancakes in a skillet are great for breakfast or a snack. You can prepare mashed potatoes specifically for them or use leftovers from dinner. Either way, they’ll turn out delicious and loved by everyone.
Updated : 03 September, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
4
Potato
70 grams
Butter
1
Eggs
6 tablespoon
Wheat flour
0.5 teaspoon
Baking powder
4 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Dill
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
I don’t give the exact weight of potatoes, just go by size. You’ll need 4 large potatoes. The amount of flour will depend on the consistency of your mashed potatoes. I ended up using a bit more than listed. You may skip dill or replace it with other herbs.
Step 2
Wash the dill, pat it dry, and finely chop.
Step 3
Wash potatoes well under running water with a brush, peel them. Cut into several pieces, place in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. It’s best to use neutral-tasting filtered or bottled water. If you use tap water, be aware it may give the dish an unpleasant taste.
Step 4
Boil the potatoes over low heat until soft, about 20-25 minutes after boiling. Check doneness with a knife - it should easily pierce the pieces. Drain the water. Mash the potatoes with a masher. Add butter, stir. Let cool slightly. Add one egg and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Step 5
Start adding flour in portions, mixing after each addition.
Step 6
The dough should be thick and hold its shape on a spoon. During frying, if pancakes are hard to flip, add more flour.
Step 7
Heat a skillet over high heat, add vegetable oil for frying. Drop spoonfuls of the batter, shaping them into round pancakes.
Step 8
Fry until golden on medium heat, then flip with a spatula to cook the other side. Here you’ll see if you need to add more flour - I added some after the first batch.
Step 9
Remove the ready pancakes to a plate. Cook the rest of the batter the same way. I got 16 pancakes.
Step 10
Serve hot with sour cream. Enjoy!