Cheddar Potato Patties

By prairiemama

What a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes! Just warm them before mixing with the other ingredients; and if they're already seasoned, be sure to cut down the amount or eliminate any additional salt and pepper.

Photo: Jourdan Leigh@http://jourdanleigh.blogspot.com

Ingredients

• 5 large baking potatoes, peeled, cut into quarters, and boiled until tender, drained and kept warm (see Note)
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk, divided
• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

1. Coat a baking sheet generously with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine hot cooked potatoes, 1/3
cup milk, and the butter. With an electric beater,
whip until smooth. Add parsley, salt, pepper, onion
powder, and cheese; mix well.

3. In a small bowl, beat eggs and remaining 1
tablespoon milk.

4. Preheat the broiler. Shape potato mixture into 1-1/2- inch balls.

5. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish; place egg
mixture in another shallow dish. Dip potato balls in
egg then in bread crumbs, coating completely with
each. Place potato balls on prepared baking sheet
and flatten slightly with your palm. Broil each side for
4 to 6 minutes, or until golden