Mashed Potato and Cabbage Pancakes Recipe (2024)

By Martha Rose Shulman

Mashed Potato and Cabbage Pancakes Recipe (1)

Total Time
30 minutes
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Vegetable pancakes with a sweet and comforting flavor.

These have a sweet, comforting flavor. They are quick to mix up, using either leftover mashed potatoes from your Thanksgiving dinner, or potatoes that you have cut up and steamed for 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

Yield:Makes about 2 to 2½ dozen small pancakes, serving 6

  • 2cups finely chopped steamed cabbage (about 1 pound cabbage)
  • cups mashed potatoes (about 1 pound 2 ounces potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks and steamed until tender – about 20 minutes – then mashed with a potato masher or a fork)
  • ½cup chopped chives
  • 1tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram (optional)
  • 1teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • ¼cup all-purpose flour
  • 2eggs
  • 3 to 4tablespoons sunflower oil, grapeseed oil or canola oil for frying

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Nutritional analysis per serving (27 servings)

49 calories; 3 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 1 gram protein; 108 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. To prepare the cabbage, remove the outer leaves and quarter a small head or ½ of a larger head. Core and place in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water. Steam 10 to 15 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife or skewer. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then squeeze out water, and chop fine. Mix with the potatoes in a large bowl. Add the chives, baking powder, marjoram if using, salt, pepper, and flour. Beat the eggs and stir in.

  2. Step

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    Begin heating a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Heat the oven to 300 degrees. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and when it is hot carefully scoop up heaped tablespoons of the potato mixture and use a spoon or spatula to ease them out of the spoon into the pan. Gently flatten the mounds slightly with the back of a spoon or a spatula but don’t worry if this is hard to do – if they stick -- because when you flip them over you can flatten them into pancakes. Brown on the first side – about 2 or 3 minutes – and using a spatula, flip the mounds over and gently push them down so that they will be shaped like pancakes. Brown on the other side and remove to a baking sheet. Continue with the remaining potato mixture, adding oil to the pan as necessary.

Tip

  • Advance preparation: You can mix up the pancake mixture several hours ahead. The potatoes and cabbage can be cooked a day or two ahead.

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Shelley

Why are we supposed to preheat the oven? Just to keep them warm as we cook more?

wca123@gmail.com

I did my own variation dumping all raw ingredients except flour, eggs and baking powder into the food processor and pulsed until chopped in small bits. I added two cloves garlic.

Then I microwaved all in a glass bowl for ten minutes.

I stirred down until a little less hot and added the two eggs, the baking powder, and whole wheat flour.

Last step was frying in cast iron skillet at medium heat until browned on both sides, 8-10 minutes.

So good! And so easy.

Erica

Loved these! A great comfort food that isn't unhealthy. The one change I made was sautéing chopped cabbage in a little bit of butter, instead of steaming and then chopping. It gives it a better texture, sweetens the flavor, and avoids adding water you just have to get rid of anyway. To layer in flavor, I seasoned the potatoes and cabbage while cooking instead of after. I ate mine with a little bit of sour cream, and my boyfriend added hot sauce.Leftovers were good for breakfast. :)

Juli

I am terrible at following recipes, so this is not a review for the recipe in the details, but the overall. I made this using all the ingredients the recipe calls for, but eyeballing all the quantities, and the pancakes came out delicious. I think the combination of flavors was great and one that I wouldn't have thought on my own. I have been trying different cabbage recipes this last week, and this one is my favorite. I will be doing this again for sure.

Erin

These were wonderful! I used sweet potatoes instead and cooked a big batch to freeze. I just pop a couple in the toaster oven for 10 minutes to add to dinner.

James

Try using store bought pre-made mashed and a bag of prepared cole slaw as substitute for cabbage. Saves time and mess.

Margo

Delicious! I used sauerkraut in place of cabbage, which was great. Didn't bother warming them in the oven- we just ate them as they came off the stove. Served with black beans, cheddar, and hot sauce.

Jeanine

I used lightly steamed lacinato kale instead of cabbage.

Jean

This dish is named Bubble & Squeak by the British, due to the noise it makes frying in the pan.

Michelle

I modified this recipe using the following - half sweet potato and half russet mash, boiled (not steamed) cabbage, oat flour, eggs, cinnamon, cayenne and coriander. Also, served with a chipotle hot sauce. They were excellent.

Matt

This recipe produces a great pancake! You can make the batter ahead of time which would definitely save time. It takes almost an hour from start to finish (unlike what the directions call for) so if you're planning to do this for a dinner party, plan some extra wiggle room to get everything done.

Laura

Very flavorful and delicious served with a dollop of sour cream like you would with regular potato pancakes. I added a little extra flour, as the batter seemed a bit too wet to me, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly.

Amy

Holy cow this was good beyond my wildest expectations. A great vegetarian main to use potato and cabbage. I will definitely make again. I used 1 tsp salt and it was perfect.

Charlestonskip

It’s called bubble and squeak, and you can use other leftover veggies in the mix. Made it many times, not sure what the baking powder is for...don’t need it.

Harvey

Too bland to cook again. I'd follow some of the reviewers alterations before repeating this recipe.

Tim

For the vegetable prep I cut the cabbage into 4 wedges, cut the potatoes into small cubes, then cook them together in a steamer basket in my instant pot on high pressure for 4 minutes. Cuts cook time significantly and dirties fewer pots.

Wanda

Good...cut in half. Used mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving

mary

I’ve made this by the recipe before and it is great! I think it’s best when the potatoes aren’t super whipped and they have some texture still to them. I tried Japanese sweet potatoes last night with garlic powder and paprika added to make it more savory and it was great! A great way to get sweet potato haters to eat sweet potatoes!

Cynthia

Good! We used instant mashed potatoes (didn't have fresh) and it worked well. Also steamed the cabbage in the microwave. Made a half recipe and got about 10 4 inch pancakes.

Karen from Lanzarote

Added onion powder, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese, pretty yummy

Jean

This dish is named Bubble & Squeak by the British, due to the noise it makes frying in the pan.

Anthony

Very good. Held together better than I expected. Used oregano instead of marjoram. Would definitely use food processor next time as my knives not sharp enough to cut steamed cabbage.

PatC

This inspired me to think of making latkes with sautéed cabbage instead of the mashed and boiled ingredients. Also added a dash of caraway seed to the cabbage when sautéing. Nice. Remember to squeeze the potatoes after shredding them in the cuisinart.

Marcella

This is a good way of using up leftover mashed potatoes. I added garlic chives, scallions, beet greens, and if I had mushrooms I'd add them too. I'll keep this recipe handy because we wasted mashed potatoes all the time. I followed the other reader and saute my cabbage first then added it in the mixture. Btw you can make this vegan by using the egg flour and vegan cheese, which I did! Yummm

nancy van house

Bland. Ate with apple sauce, like latkes, to give it some oomph. I would add onions if I made this again -- for more flavor.

charlotte

Simple and very good on a cold night. Only change was butter/oil chopped and sauteed kale which I already had. I was going to make the more Indian-flavored NYT recipe, which is also delicious, but went with the simpler (both actually simple).

Diana

I added some tarragon and it really made this delicious. Topped with some labne mixed with shallots. The oven direction is for reheating/keeping warm, I think. Great breakfast leftovers with fried eggs, too!

courtneycooks

These were delicious! I too sautéed the cabbage in butter instead of steaming it and it was perfect. Threw in some garlic as well during mixing process-because why not!! 😁

LizzieMac

Used this recipe to fill enchiladas. Was delicious. With leftover filling, I added minced garlic and kale from the garden. The comment I received was "You really need to start writing these no-recipe recipes down." Keeper for sure.

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FAQs

Why are my mashed potato pancakes falling apart? ›

Your pancakes could be falling apart for a few different reasons. First, your mashed potatoes might have been too loose or runny. Or, you didn't add enough flour or eggs to the batter.

Why aren't my potato pancakes sticking together? ›

If the potato pancakes are falling apart while you're shaping them before you start cooking, they are either either too wet or they need more flour to hold them together. You can also mix the flour a little more the mix to develop gluten and then let it rest before cooking.

What cultures eat potato pancakes? ›

Though the potato pancake is a Polish invention, it does exist in many other European cuisines too. They are common in Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Austria and Germany. In Jewish cuisine they are known as latkes, while Hungarians love them accompanied by paprika sauce.

What name are potato pancakes sometimes called? ›

What Are Latkes? A latke is a type of potato pancake or fritter found in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. The dish, which is traditionally served during Hanukkah, can be made with grated, shredded, or mashed potatoes. This top-rated recipe is made with shredded russet potatoes, all-purpose flour, an egg, an onion, and salt.

How do you thicken mashed potato pancakes? ›

Add a Thickening Agent

This is the most common way to thicken mashed potatoes. You can use what you have on hand: Flour, cornstarch, or powdered milk are all solid options that are probably already in your pantry. Potato flour and potato starch would work as well.

What ingredient keeps pancakes from falling apart? ›

Gluten, which is found in flour, keeps pancakes from falling apart. Gluten, a type of protein, forms a “spiderweb” within baked goods, giving them structure. As the starches gelatinize, and turn from a batter to bread, the gluten strands hold them in place.

Why are my potato pancakes gummy? ›

Either your pan or griddle is too hot, causing your pancakes to not cook all the way through before the outside becomes overdone, or you're just not letting them cook long enough.

Why are my potato pancakes mushy? ›

If you find that your potato pancakes often come out too soggy, a lack of heat is the most likely culprit.

How do you keep potato pancakes from turning black? ›

Get the Tips. As you are peeling potatoes, immediately submerge them, either whole or in chunks, in acidulated (a few drops of lemon or vinegar) water to prevent oxidation or they will quickly start to turn brown/gray.

Why do Jews eat potato pancakes? ›

During the Jewish holiday, eating crispy, fried, slightly oniony potato pancakes represents perseverance, and a little bit of magic. But miraculously it lasted eight days. Centuries after the fact, Jews were told to celebrate by eating foods cooked in oil.

What is the difference between potato pancakes and latkes? ›

Potato pancakes have a creamy, almost mashed-potato-like center, with a thin, golden, crisp exterior. Latkes, on the other hand, should have a deeply browned crust, with wispy, lacy edges. Latkes also aren't hash browns.

Which country has the best pancakes in the world? ›

France – Crêpes

You can't possibly make a list of the world's best pancakes and not include France. Crêpes are unavoidable throughout the country. There are two main types of French crêpes – sweet ones (crêpes sucrées) and savoury ones (crêpes salées). Savoury crêpes are commonly known as 'galettes'.

What is the Yiddish word for pancake? ›

A latke (Yiddish: לאַטקע latke; sometimes romanized latka, lit. "pancake") is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.

Does IHOP make potato pancakes? ›

Nutritional Information, Diet Info and Calories in. (2) Crispy Potato Pancakes. from IHOP. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How do you keep potatoes from falling apart? ›

Always cut up the potatoes into a dice before boiling them. If you boil the potatoes whole, the exterior of the potato will get too soft and crumbly before the interior has a chance to cook through.

What makes pancakes dry and crumbly? ›

The texture of pancakes is largely determined by the amount of moisture in the batter and the cooking time and temperature. Dry pancakes are usually a result of using too much flour or not enough liquid in the batter, which can make the pancakes crumbly and dry.

How do you keep shredded potatoes from falling apart? ›

Just grab the potatoes in your hands and squeeze some water out of them so they aren't sopping wet. Some people will use a towel and twist it. Others get "potato-ricers" (giant garlic press type contraptions that will squeeze every last ounce of moisture from potato shreds).

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