Chipotle Potato Patties
Ingredients
- 1/2 C. chopped onion
- Oil for frying
- 1 3/4 C. leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 tsp. canned minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (peppers and sauce)
- 2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 C. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Directions
Sauté onion in a small amount of oil until limp. Heat mashed potatoes in a microwave until warm but not hot. Stir in onion. Add chipotle pepper and sauce, cheese and spices. Stir well. Shape into 4 patties about 1/2-inch thick. In a shallow bowl, stir together flour, salt and pepper. Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Lightly dust potato cakes with flour mixture. Gently ease into oil. Fry until golden on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Makes 4 servings.
