Garlic and Cheese Pancakes #SP5

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Tangy goat cheese and creamy mashed potatoes combine perfectly to create a crispy, yummy dish that seems like it is way more complex than it is.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 20 potato pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 (24 ounce) package  Simply Potatoes Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• 3  ounces  herbed goat cheese
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup flour (additional as needed)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil (additional as needed)

Directions

1. Heat oil in pan on med high heat.
2. While oil is heating mix together all other ingredients.
3. Potato mixture should be as thick as pudding, if it is too runny add additional flour.
4. Fry heaping spoonfuls of potato mixture in oil turning after 1-2 minutes, cook until lightly browned on both sides.
5. Heat additional oil as needed between batches.
6. Keep pancakes warm in oven 250 degree while cooking additional pancakes.
7. Serving suggestions: "as is" are fantastic, or with sour cream and fresh cracked salt, as a base for a light spring salad, topped with diced tomatoes and fresh basil.