Description
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Pancakes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, featuring a rich combination of mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing, making them an irresistible treat for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (can be homemade or leftover)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, egg, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until the ingredients are well incorporated and the batter is cohesive.
- Using your hands, form the potato mixture into small, uniform patties, approximately 2-3 inches in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the formed potato pancakes to the pan, being mindful not to overcrowd the skillet.
- Fry the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they develop a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Once the pancakes are cooked, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm, with additional ranch dressing for dipping if desired.
Notes
- The key to achieving ideal texture is to not overwork the batter. Gently mix the ingredients together.
- Maintain the frying oil temperature to create a crispy exterior without burning.
- These pancakes are versatile and can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg