Mashed Potato Cakes

This is a superb use for leftover mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons cream (optional)
• 1 tablespoon minced onion (optional)
• 4 tablespoons fat
  

Instructions

1. Mix first five ingredients and shape into flat cakes or drop from a spoon into hot fat.
2. Fry until golden brown on both sides.

Serves 6.