#1835 - Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 of a medium sized onion (chopped)
1 tsp. parsley flakes (more if you like)

In a bowl add mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, beaten egg and milk--stir until mixed. Add onions and parsley flakes--stir. Add oil or shortening to a skillet over medium heat. Use your hands to form the batter into cakes--place cakes in skillet. Brown the cakes, then flip and cook until both sides have been browned. Place them on paper towels to drain.