Ingredients
2cupsmashed potatoes,cold
1cupcheese,shredded, such as cheddar
½cupflour
6bacon strips
1medium onion,chopped, or ¼ cup green onion
2clovesgarlic,chopped
1tspsalt
½tsppepper
2tbspfresh basil,chopped
2tbspfresh parsley,chopped
2eggs
4tbspbutter,or margarine
Preparation
Fry the bacon until crispy and drain on a paper towel until cool. Crumble into small bits. Place the bacon bits into a large bowl.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the frying pan and cook the garlic, and white onion if using, over medium heat until translucent.
Add to the bacon bits along with remaining ingredients, except butter, and blend well with a spoon or using hands.
Wash and dry the frying pan, then melt 1 tablespoon of butter in it over medium heat.
Scoop up about ¼ of a cup of the potato mixture and form it into a ball. Place it in the hot pan, flattening it out until it’s about ½ – ¾-inch thick.
Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, until they are lightly golden brown.
Top with green onions, sour cream, or ketchup. Serve immediately, while hot and crispy. Enjoy!
