Mini Potato Corn Cakes With Cheddar & Sour Cream

mailbelle's Note:

Savory little mashed potato cakes with corn, green onions and cheese! Also has one of my favorite spices, chipotle chile powder. From a Hungry Jack ad in a magazine.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 60 appetiz ...

• 2 cups mashed potato flakes
• 1⁄3; cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon dried chipotle powder (to taste)
• ½ cup very thinly sliced green onion
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen super sweet corn , defrosted (2 1/4 cups)
• olive oil nonstick cooking spray
• ½ cup sour cream

Directions:

1. Mix potato flakes, corn meal, garlic salt and cayenne in medium bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons green onion for garnish. Blend in remaining onions, milk, cheese and corn.
2. Scoop into sixty 1-inch balls, gently flattening into 1 1/2-inch patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with no-stick cooking spray. Pan fry patties until golden brown on both sides.
3. Serve warm with a tiny dollop of sour cream and a few slices of green onion on each, if desired.