Golden Potato Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and washed
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs or 2/3 cup dried breadcrumbs, finely ground
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine
1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 egg, beaten

Preparation

Shred peeled potatoes with grater.
Put shredded potatoes in colander, then rinse and squeeze potatoes under running cold water in sink for a minute or two.
Squeeze out excess water until potatoes are fairly dry, then dump them into a large mixing bowl.
Add remaining ingredients and mix with hands until incorporated.
Pat into patties the size of your hand.
Fry with a few tablespoons butter in a non-stick frying pan until golden, turning once.
Serve as-is or with ketchup or a dollop of sour cream.