DOWN HOME FRIED MASHED POTATO PATTIES

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Mom made these when we had leftover mashed potatoes. We all loved them since they were crispy and tasty. They could even become a meal topped with left over gravy and meat.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Potatoes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1 onion, chopped
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:
you can add left over meat, bacon, vegetables, etc.

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl mix potatoes, eggs, onions, and cheese. With about 1/2 cup of mixture form potatoes into individual patties. Heat skillet and melt some butter or margarine in it. Fry patties until outside is crispy and inside is hot. Serve with sausage links or other simple main dish.
  • 2. OPTIONAL: You can top patties with sour cream or left over gravy.
  • 3. MAKE THIS A MEAL BY TOPPING PATTIES WITH A MEAT AND GRAVY MIXTURE. Mom might use left over turkey or chicken and gravy, for example.

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