Potato Patties or Fritters

This was one of my favorite things growing up. My mother would always use the left over mashed potatoes and create these tasty treats. Somehow I was full during dinner, but once these started getting made, I had lots of room.

This will make 12 patties but easily doubles
Full time: 20 minutes (includes 2 cooking batches, but not mashed potato cook time)

The needs-

2 cups mashed potatoes, room temp
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped parsley, dried
1/2 tsp salt

Vegetable oil for frying

The know-

Start with the mashed potatoes in a bowl.

Add in all remaining ingredients, mix well to fully incorporate. This will appear to be a very crumbly dough.

If you reach in and work with it, it will stick together quite well.

Next form meat ball size balls from potato mixture and give then a little press to slightly flatten them.

In a saute pan, add oil just to bring it up about 1/4" to 1/2" deep over medium high heat.

Once oil is hot, carefully add in patties.

Cook for 2-4 minutes per side or until golden.

Carefully, flip over and cook additional 2-4 minutes.

Remove carefully using a slotted spoon.

Move them to a plate or bowl lined with paper towels to let them dry out of excess oil.

Cheers!