Potato Patties Italiano - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. plain mashed potatoes (4 medium, boiled)
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. Progresso seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 c. grated Romano cheese
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/3 c. minced fresh mint leaves (do not pack)
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. vegetable oil

Preparation

Boil
potatoes
in
salted
water
until
tender.
Cool slightly.
Peel and mash while warm.
In a small bowl mix both bread crumbs, cheese, garlic and garlic powder.
Add to mashed potatoes.
Season with salt and
pepper.
Add mint and 2 eggs. Work mixture well with hands.
(Texture should not be too soft or stick to bowl.) Shape
into
small
to medium oval patties. Lightly press down top of
patties
to flatten a little.
Heat oil on medium and fry until
both
sides
are
a
golden brown (should not be too
dark).
Drain
on
paper
towels.
Yields about 16 medium patties.