Mashed Brown Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon flour
1/8 teaspoon parsley (or herb of your choice)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
flour, for coating
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons butter, for frying

Preparation

Heat up a small fry pan (I use cast iron) over medium heat.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix well the potatoes, 1/2 teaspoons of flour, herbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper together with a fork.
Gather up the potato mixture with your hands and form into a patty and flatten slighty.
Holding the patty in the palm of your hand, sprinkle a bit of flour on the patty. (I use a shaker can) Gently pat the flour onto the patty, flip over and do the same with the other side.
Add olive oil or butter (I sometimes use a bit of both) to the heated pan. When the oil is hot, gently place the patty into the pan. IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOVE THE PATTY AROUND. Let cook about 3-5 minutes.
Using a spatula and a fork, gently flip the patty over to cook on the other side. The potato should be nicely browned. Again, DO NOT move it around in the pan. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until browned and heated through.
Transfer to plate and cover with fried onions, if using.
Enjoy!
For Vegan omit butter.