BACON CHEDDAR MASHED POTATO CAKES

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Found this in my grandmother's recipe box.

Provided by Mary Hamil @mlhamil

Categories     Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slice(s) bacon
4 cup(s) cold leftover mashed potatoes
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon(s) onion powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble, and set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese.
  • Form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat, and pan-fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side, about 4 minutes per side.

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