POTATO PATTIES

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Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound baking potato (about 2 medium), peeled and diced
1/2 cup crumbled cotija or mild feta cheese
2 tablespoons masa, harina, (flour for corn tortillas)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, boil the potatoes in water to cover until tender. Drain and mash while hot then cool to lukewarm. Add the cheese, masa harina, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Form into small round patties about 2-inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. 2. In a medium skillet, heat the oil to a depth of about 1/4 inch and brown the patties, 3 or 4 at a time, on both sides until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with fresh salsa. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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