Mashed Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons shortening for frying
  

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in mashed potatoes and onion until thoroughly combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, and stir lightly into potato mixture. Stir in corn syrup and nutmeg, mixing well.
3. Heat a large griddle to medium-high heat. Coat with shortening and spoon potato mixture onto griddle in 12 equal portions. Fry until brown on both sides.
4. Serve hot.

Yield: 12 pancakes

Nutrition per serving (6 servings): Calories 326, Protein 9 grams, Total Fat 7 grams, Sodium 566 milligrams, Cholesterol 74 milligrams, Carbohydrates 56 grams, Fiber 2 grams