Kicked-Up Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 3/4 cup shredded deli smoked ham
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine potatoes, ham, eggs, mozzarella cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Pour enough olive oil to cover bottom of pan.

Scoop up about 1/2 cup of potato mixture per pancake and form into a patty. Repeat, making 8 patties in all.

Place 4 pancakes at time in hot olive oil. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.

Sprinkle with green onion and Parmesan cheese.