Cheddar Potato Patties

By littlefish

Melted Cheddar cheese and mashed potatoes...one popular combination that makes one great side dish in Cheddar Potato Patties.

Ingredients

• 5 large 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

Coat a baking sheet generously with cooking spray.

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.

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

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

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.

Note
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.