PESTO CHICKEN AND POTATO PATTIES

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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 9 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Cups Ore-Ida® Country Style Hash Browns
2 Pounds Ground chicken
10 Tablespoons Classico® Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread, divided
½ Cup Chopped roasted red pepper
½ Cup Shredded Romano cheese *
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Sour cream
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* TIP: If desired, substitute shredded Romano cheese with shredded Parmesan cheese.
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Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two large, shallow baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together hash browns, chicken, 6 Tbsp. of pesto sauce, red pepper, cheese and salt. Season with black pepper if desired. Shape into 18 patties, about 1/3 cup each, and place on baking sheets.
3. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup of pesto sauce. Serve warm patties with dollop of pesto sour cream sauce.