Easy Cheddar Potato Cakes (made With Instant Potatoes)

Total Time: 11 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 cups instant potato flakes
• 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal cornmeal
• 1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl combine the first 9 ingredients.
• 2 in another bowl mix the milk with egg and melted butter whisk until well combined; add to the dry mixture; mix well.
• 3 let mixture stand for about 10-12 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
• 4 heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• 5 using slightly wet hands tightly shape into small balls (about 2 tablespoons) place into hot oil then press down lightly with back of a spoon).
• 6 cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned adding in more oil as needed.
• 7 remove to paper towels.