Kicked-Up Potato Pancakes

2 large potatoes, peeled and shredded

¾ cup shredded deli smoked ham

3 eggs

¾ 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

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.