Potato Patties (Instant Potato Flakes) Recipe

"Don’t try these using regular mashed potatoes it will not work, if desired 1 cup canned well drained corn kernels may be added in, for heat add in a pinch of cayenne pepper This recipe was tested using Idahoan brand mashed potato flakes. Servings is only estimated "

Original is 20 servings

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (49.4 g)
Calories 93.7
Total Fat - 5.4 g
Saturated Fat - 2.6 g
Cholesterol - 21.2 mg
Sodium - 199.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 8.8 g
Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
Sugars - 1.1 g
Protein - 3.1 g
Calcium - 66.5 mg
Iron - 0.3 mg
Vitamin C - 2.7 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large bowl combine the first 8 dry ingredients. In another small bowl whisk milk with egg and melted butter until well blended; add to dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon until combined. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat Place about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into your hands then shape into a ball.

Step 3

Place into hot oil then using a fork or spatula press down into about 1-inch rounds (the size does not have to be exact). Cook about 3 minutes per side or until browned adding in more oil to the skillet if needed.