Crispy Delights: Mountain Mama’s Potato Pancakes

1. Stir together potato flakes, pancake mix, onion, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until well combined.

2. Grease a griddle or large skillet and place over medium heat. Drop pancakes, 1/4 cup at a time, onto the hot griddle and cook until edges look dry and one bubble appears in the center, about 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 more minutes.

Tips

I like to make a “starter mix.” After buying the boxes of instant potatoes and complete pancake mix, why not use them all? I combine 2 cups potatoes and 1 cup pancake mix in a large bowl. Then I continue this ratio until all of the flakes are gone. Store this starter mix in an airtight container. Then just scoop out the amount needed.