Butter-Seared Potato Fritters

Submitted by JeannaLW

"Wanted to find a way to use leftover mashed potatoes, read a few recipes and then made this one up. It was delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4 fritters
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried chives
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt

directions

1. If mashed potatoes are cold, warm in microwave to soften.
2. Mix thoroughly all ingredients except for 1 tablespoon butter.
3. Heat reserved butter in skillet over medium heat.
4. Drop mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet, flatten slightly, and fry until browned on both sides, turning once.

Reviews

[GaylaV]

We enjoyed these fritters. I am surprised at how well they stayed together without an egg to bind it. I used fresh chives and because I never use seasoning salt I used a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Thanks for posting your recipe. Reviewed for 2007 Fall PAC.