Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups grated raw potatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Mix grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl.

  2. Stir Cheddar cheese and mashed potatoes into the grated potato mixture; season with salt and pepper.

  3. Beat egg, ranch dressing, and milk together in a separate bowl; pour mixture into potatoes and stir.

  4. Heat vegetable in a large skillet over medium heat.

  5. Drop tablespoon size scoops of the potato mixture into the hot oil.

  6. Pan-fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.