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Transform spare spuds into this quick and easy recipe for Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes!

Whether it’s the winter holidays (hello, Thanksgiving!), the spring bashes (hello, St. Patrick’s Day!) or just any night of the week, leftover mashed potatoes no longer have to be a boring re-warmed afterthought on day 2.

Now you can turn those surplus spuds into the ultimate Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes!

What’s not to love about hot, crispy potato pancakes topped with tangy sour cream?

This simple recipe comes together in minutes, and best of all, is wide open to customizations.

Not a fan of cheddar? Swap in your cheese of choice. Got spare turkey, too? Chop it up and add it to the mix. Looking for a hint of heat? Stir in some chopped chipotles in adobo.

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