Onion, Cheddar & Bacon Potato Cakes

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 4 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 1 beaten egg
• 4 rounded tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6 slices cooked, thick cut bacon, chopped
• 1 cup diced cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saute pan heat over medium heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the red onion and garlic and sauté for only a couple of minutes until the onions are softened but not browned.
Remove from heat and add to all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix all together well. If the mixture seems too wet, add a couple of additional tablespoons of flour to help bind it together.
Form into 12 balls, roll in flour and flatten into potato cakes about an inch thick. Wetting your hands to roll the potato into balls is a good tip if your potatoes are particularly sticky.
Heat a quarter inch of canola oil in a saute pan (or preferably a cast iron pan) over medium heat. Fry for a few minutes on either side until golden brown, drain on paper towels before serving.