From the Kitchen of: Jessica Brainard
Mini Potato Patties
ingredients:
4 russet potatoes, baked
1/3 cup of half-and-half
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup of bread crumbs
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 diced green onion
1/4 cup of sour cream
2 eggs beaten well
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 tablespoon of freshly ground pepper
Scoop out the flesh from the baked potatoes. Mash together and add half-and-half, parmesan and cheddar cheese, chives, bacon, salt and pepper.
Shape the mixture into 2 inch patties. Coat in flour, then beaten egg, then bread crumbs. This may be made ahead several hours and covered & chilled. Add patties in batches and fry until light brown for about 2 minutes on each side.
BREAD: Coat a food (fish, meat, vegetables) by dipping into a liquid (beaten egg or milk), then into bread crumbs, cracker crumbs or cornmeal before frying or baking.
PANFRY: Fry meat or food in a skillet, using varying amounts of fat. Top with 1 teaspoon of sour cream and a pinch of chives. Serve immediately.
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