BLT Salmon Burgers

Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This recipe is an extra fun way to eat fish! The potatoes really bind the patties together well.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
• 1 (5 ounce) envelope pink salmon
• 6  slices bacon
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 onion, grated and juice reserved
• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2  green onions, chopped
• 1  cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 4  hamburger buns
• 1  large tomatoes, cut into 4 slices
• 4  leaves lettuce
• 4  tablespoons mayonnaise

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
2. Meanwhile, add the mashed potatoes, salmon, egg, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion and it's juice, red bell pepper, green onions and 1/3 cup of the panko bread crumbs to a medium bowl. When the bacon has cooled enough to handle, crumble 2 slices into the bowl. Mix with a fork until well-combined.
3. Divide the salmon-potato mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties. Pour the remaining panko breadcrumbs onto a small plate. Coat each side of the salmon-potato patties with the panko bread crumbs.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons each of butter and vegetable oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5 minutes per side, or until a crust forms.
5. To assemble the sandwiches, place each patty on a bun. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the top bun. Top the patty with one slice of tomato, one lettuce leaf, and one slice of bacon.