Potato Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

mashed potato mix (enough for 4 servings)
1/3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. finely chopped onion
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. herbs (thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary, marjoram and basil)
1 Tbsp. oil

Preparation

Prepare potato mix as directed on package.
Cool.
Mix potatoes, cheese, crumbs, egg, parsley, onion, herbs and salt. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet.
Drop potato mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into skillet.
Flatten with spatula.
Cook over medium heat until light brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Drain.