crispy mashed potato cakes

Ingredients crispy mashed potato cakes

2 large idaho potatos
3 oz cream cheese
2 tbsp sour cream
2 stock scallions
2 tsp lemon zest
1 egg
1 salt & pepper
1 tbsp extra- virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter

how to make crispy mashed potato cakes

peel and dice potatoes

boil potatos in salted water till tender

drain potatoes and return to pot to dry

transfer potatoes to a bowl

soften cream cheese in a microwavable bowl for 20 sec.

add potatos, sour cream, soallions, lemon zest, eggs, salt & pepper then mash/mix together

heat oil and butter in a pan for over medium heat

drop 2-inchs mounds of potato into skillet and gently flat down

crisp potatoes untill golden brown on both sides, about 7 to 8 min. total