In-a-pinch potato pancakes

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1⅓ pounds (4 medium) potatoes cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1½ cup Coarsely chopped apples (peeled)
¼ cup Chopped onion
1 cup Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 Egg; beaten
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
½ cup Unseasoned dry bread crumbs OR- cornmeal
1½ tablespoon Butter or margarine
1½ tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat cook potatoes, covered, in 2 inches boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and mash.

In large bowl combine potatoes, apples, onion, cheese, egg, salt and pepper. Mix to blend thoroughly. Form into 8 patties about ¾ inch thick. Coat with bread crumbs. In large nonstick skillet over medium heat bring the butter and oil to sizzling. Fry patties until browned, about 5 minutes on each side.

Menu: Red Cabbage and Celery Slaw, Oatmeal Cookies and Canned Apricots

Nutritional Information Per Serving: 400 calories; 17 g fat; 80 mg cholesterol; 880 mg sodium; 49 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 14 g protein.

Source: The Potato Board <recipes@...>

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