EASY CHEDDAR POTATO CAKES

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I am always looking for quick and easy dinner ideas to feed my busy family. When I stumbled upon this one, I tried it and my family instantly fell in love with these. I add about a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of real bacon bits to the batter... MMM MMM GOOD!!

Provided by Valencia Walker

Categories     Potatoes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c instant potato flakes,
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 c cornmeal
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 c onions
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 c milk
1 large egg
1/4 c butter, melted
vegetable oil (for fying)

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl combine dry ingredients and onion. In another bowl mix milk, egg, and melted butter. Whisk until well combined; add to the dry mixture; mix well. Let the mixture sit for 10-12 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Using slightly wet hands, tightly shape into small balls (About 2 TBLS) place into hot oil then press down lightly with back of a spoon. Cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add more oil as needed.

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