Golden Potato Cakes
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and washed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated,
- 23 cup breadcrumbs, finely ground, fresh, or 23 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 12 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine
- 12 cup onion, chopped fine
- 12 teaspoon sage, dried
- 14 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 34 teaspoon salt
- 18 teaspoon pepper
- 1 -2 egg, beaten
Directions
Shred peeled potatoes with grater.Put shredded potatoes in colander, then rinse and squeeze potatoes under running cold water in sink for a minute or two.
Squeeze out excess water until potatoes are fairly dry, then dump them into a large mixing bowl.
Add remaining ingredients and mix with hands until incorporated.
Pat into patties the size of your hand.
Fry with a few tablespoons butter in a non-stick frying pan until golden, turning once.
Serve as-is or with ketchup or a dollop of sour cream.
