Old-Fashioned Potato Patties

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion, optional
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Butter or cooking oil for frying

Directions

1. Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl.
2. Add the egg, flour, onion, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix until everything is combined.
4. Shape into small patties. If the mixture is too soft, add a little more flour.
5. Heat the butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry until golden brown, then turn carefully and brown the other side.
7. Serve warm.