LOADED POTATO CAKES

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Provided by Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne @vavavoom

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cup(s) cold mashed potatoes
1 cup(s) shredded cheese (such as cheddar)
1/2 cup(s) flour
6 strips - bacon
1 - medium onion, chopped
2 - eggs
2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, chopped (or a sprinkling of dried)
2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped (or a sprinkling of dried)
2 clove(s) garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine

Steps:

Fry the bacon until crispy and drain on a paper towel until cool. Crumble into small bits. Place the bits into a large bowl.
Pour off all but 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease from the frying pan and over medium heat cook the garlic and onion until translucent.
Add the bacon bits along with remaining ingredients (except butter/margarine) and blend well with a spoon or your hands (it'll be sticky).
Wash and dry the frying pan, then melt 1 Tablespoon of butter or margarine in it over medium heat.
Scoop up about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and form into a ball. Place it in the hot pan, flattening it out until it's about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, until they are lightly golden brown. Serve immediately, while hot and crispy. Top with green onions, sour cream or ketchup as desired.