Potato Cakes, (Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce, optional
• 1 tablespoon water

Preparation

Step 1

For leftover mashed potatoes---
In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender.
Remove from the heat. In a larger bowl, lightly beat one egg.
Add the onion, potatoes, flour, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce if desired.
Shape into four to six patties; place on a greased baking sheet.
Lightly beat the remaining egg; stir in water. Brush over potato cakes.
Bake at 375 F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 2 servings