Ellen Szaller's Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe

12 servings

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

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder.

Stir in mashed potatoes and onion until thoroughly combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, and stir lightly into potato mixture.

Stir in corn syrup and nutmeg, mixing well.

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.

Serve hot.