Pasta, Potatoes, & Rice Potato Patties Serves 6 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped ¼ cup butter 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 slightly beaten egg ¼ cup all purpose flour
In a 10” skillet, sauté onions in 1 tablespoon butter. Drain onion, reserving drippings in skillet. Combine onion, mashed potatoes, and egg. Shape into six patties. Dip patties in flour. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter to skillet. Heat over medium heat. Add potato patties and cook about 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Mashed potatoes from a package can be used. From Better Homes and Gardens, 1984 Edith Shepherd
Red Potatoes Serves 6 6 medium red potatoes, sliced ¼” thick ½ package instant onion soup mix ½ cup water ½ cup butter, melted
Mix soup mix, water, and melted butter. In a greased casserole dish, layer potato slices and sauce. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Jane Kinney
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