Cheesy Potato Cakes

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

Mix grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl.

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

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

Heat vegetable in a large skillet over medium heat.

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

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