Have some cooked potatoes sitting in your kitchen? Turn them into a stack of incredibly soft, fluffy potato pancakes!
These pancakes are golden on the outside, tender and moist on the inside, and incredibly easy to prepare. Everything goes straight into the blender, so there’s no complicated mixing or kneading required.
Finish them with warm maple syrup or honey for a simple breakfast that tastes amazing.
Ingredients
For approximately 6–8 small pancakes, you’ll need:
- 2 medium potatoes, cooked and peeled
- 1/2 cup milk or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 small pinch of salt
- A little butter or oil for the pan, optional
For Serving
- Honey or maple syrup
- Powdered sugar, optional
- Fresh fruit, optional
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
Boil or steam the potatoes until completely tender.
Allow them to cool slightly, remove the skins, and cut them into large chunks.
For the smoothest pancake batter, make sure the potatoes are fully cooked and soft before adding them to the blender.
Step 2: Add Everything to the Blender
Place the cooked potatoes into a blender.
Add:
1/2 cup milk or Greek yogurt, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a small pinch of salt.
Greek yogurt will produce a slightly thicker and richer batter, while milk creates a lighter, more pourable consistency.
Step 3: Blend Until Smooth
Blend everything until you have a smooth, creamy batter with no large pieces of potato remaining.
The consistency should be thick but still pourable.
If the batter seems extremely thick, add a small splash of milk and blend again.
Avoid adding too much liquid—the batter needs enough structure to create thick, fluffy pancakes.
Step 4: Heat the Pan
Place a nonstick skillet over low to medium heat.
You can cook the pancakes directly in a good nonstick pan or lightly grease it with butter or oil.
Avoid using very high heat. Potato pancakes need enough time for the centers to cook before the outside becomes too dark.
Step 5: Cook the Pancakes
Pour small portions of batter into the hot pan, keeping each pancake round and relatively thick.
Cook until you see:
- Small bubbles forming on the surface
- Edges beginning to look set
- A golden-brown underside
This usually takes around 2–3 minutes, depending on the size of your pancakes and the temperature of your pan.
Step 6: Flip
Slide a spatula underneath each pancake and gently flip it.
Cook the second side for another 1–2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Try not to press down on the pancakes with your spatula. Leaving them alone helps preserve their soft, fluffy texture.
Step 7: Stack and Serve
Transfer the warm pancakes to a plate and stack them high.
Drizzle generously with honey or maple syrup and finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Cut one open while it’s still warm—you should see a soft, moist, tender, and fluffy center inside the golden exterior. 🤤
Tips for Extra-Fluffy Potato Pancakes
Use fully cooked potatoes. Hard pieces won’t blend smoothly and can leave lumps in your batter.
Don’t make the batter too thin. A slightly thick batter produces thicker and fluffier pancakes.
Use fresh baking powder. This helps give the pancakes their light texture.
Keep the heat moderate. If the pan is too hot, the outside may brown before the center has finished cooking.
Don’t overcook them. Remove the pancakes once they’re golden and cooked through so the centers stay tender.
Easy Topping Ideas
These pancakes work with more than just maple syrup. Try them with Greek yogurt and berries, sliced bananas and peanut butter, honey and cinnamon, fresh strawberries, or a little melted chocolate.
For a savory version, leave out the honey or sugar and serve them with eggs, avocado, cheese, or fresh herbs.
Quick Recipe
Blend:
2 cooked potatoes + 1/2 cup milk or Greek yogurt + 1 egg + 1 tbsp honey + 1/2 cup flour + 1 tsp baking powder + pinch of salt.
Cook:
Pour small pancakes into a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Flip when bubbles appear and cook until both sides are golden.
Serve:
Stack them up, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, and enjoy while warm!
🥔🥞 Golden outside, fluffy inside, and incredibly easy to make.
Save this recipe for your next breakfast and share it with someone who loves easy homemade pancakes!
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