Fried Bacon Potato Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped crisp cooked bacon
vegetable oil, as needed

Preparation

Squeeze out excess water from potatoes. Place potatoes in large bowl.
Add cheese, bacon, onion, salt, pepper and parsley; mix well to coat potatoes.
In non-stick skillet, over medium heat, heat oil.
Measure 1/4 cup potato mixture; press firmly into a ball. Flatten to form a 2 1/2-inch patty; place in pan.
Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes per side.
Repeat with remaining potato mixture.