CRISPY MASHED POTATO & STUFFING PATTIES

Crispy Mashed Potato & Stuffing Patties image

Talk about a fun way to use holiday leftovers! Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast. The family looks forward to this breakfast treat every year. -Kellie Ferea, Casa Grande, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 patties.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
2 cups leftover chopped cooked turkey
2 cups leftover stuffing
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
Unsweetened applesauce, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, onion and pepper. Stir in potatoes, turkey and stuffing., In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop potato mixture by 1/2 cupfuls into skillet; press to flatten slightly. Fry on each side until golden brown and heated through, 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.