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Crispy Potato Patties Recipe

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Use leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving dinner to make these delicious, crisp potato patties.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. white pepper
  • 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation:

Mix together mashed potatoes, beaten egg and onion in a medium bowl. Add salt and pepper and stir.

Over medium heat, heat olive oil in a medium size nonstick frying pan. Drop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the frying pan, patting it into 4 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.

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