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It looks like you're trying to share a recipe that combines mashed potatoes, flour, cheese, eggs, and herbs—likely for potato pancakes, gnocchi, or a savory potato bake—but the instructions and ingredient list are a bit jumbled.

Let me help you organize this into a clear, workable recipe! Based on your details, this appears to be a cheesy mashed potato fritter or skillet cake—a delicious way to use leftover mashed potatoes.


Clarified Recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potato Patties (or Skillet Bake)

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made, cooled slightly)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup + 2½ tbsp (total ~½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2–3 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley (or a mix of both)
  • ½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste—mashed potatoes may already be salted)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
  • 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying, if making patties)

Instructions:

Option 1: Crispy Potato Patties (Like Latkes)