Prada's Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (or prepared instant potatoes)
• 5 egg whites (throw in one yolk if you wish)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Make your mashed potatoes ahead of time or use instant mashed potatoes.

2. 2

   Beat eggs in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add onion, cheese, parsley, hot sauce, and pepper mashed potatoes. Mix together until well blended.

4. 4

   Heat skillet to 350°F and spray with pan spray.

5. 5

   Use a ladle to evenly pour out 1/2 cup of the batter into individual 4-5 inch rounds. Flip when the edges start to brown--about 3 minutes on each side.

6. 6

   Tip: Do not add salt to this recipe if your instant potatoes already include salt or if there is salt in your homemade potatoes.

7. 7

   This recipe makes about 10 small pancakes. Quickly reheat leftovers by popping them into the toaster! Sometimes I make teddy bear shapes for the kids and serve with a little ketchup. Or if you're more sophisticated try with sour cream and applesauce.