Use leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving dinner to make these delicious, crisp potato patties.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 onion, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. white pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. butter
Preparation:
Mix together mashed potatoes, beaten egg and onion in a medium bowl. Add flour, cheese, salt and pepper and stir.
Over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter in a medium size nonstick frying pan. Drop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the frying pan, patting it into 3 inch circles that are 1/2" thick. Cook until bottom is browned and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully turn the patty over and cook the second side until brown and crisp, 3-4 minutes. Serve with ketchup or salsa.
