Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes – Crispy, Cheesy, and Bacon-Fried
These Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes are a hearty, savory treat that turns leftover mashed potatoes into pure comfort food. Crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, and filled with smoky bacon and melted cheddar, they’re everything you want in a homestyle breakfast or side dish. Fry them in the bacon drippings for that old-fashioned flavor that makes this recipe a true classic. 🥔🥓🧀
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 5 slices bacon
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
