Ingredients

• 4  cups mashed potatoes*
• 1/2  to 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3  cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 1/4  teaspoon pepper
• 1/8  teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients. (Mixture should be fluffy, but not too sticky.)

2. Shape potato mixture into twelve 4-inch patties (about 1/4 inch thick).

3. Grease and preheat a griddle.** Cook patties over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until patties are brown and warm on top. Turn and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes more or until brown. Keep warm in a 300 degree F oven while cooking remaining potato patties.

4. Serve warm. Makes 12 patties (6 servings).

*Note: For mashed potatoes, peel and cut up 2 to 2-1/2 pounds potatoes. Cook in boiling, lightly salted water until tender. Drain and mash. Measure 4 cups and cool before mixing and shaping.

**Note: For crispier potato patties, fry them in a skillet in more shortening or cooking oil.