Rick, I was raised on the potato patties mama offers the recipe for. YUM!

I also add them in small amounts to salmon patties and croquettes.

I use them to thicken cream soups.

And if you have a lot of them- add an egg, sour cream or french onion chip dip, a small envelope of ranch dressing mix, and shredded cheddar cheese for a delicious baked casserole!

I think I'll try my hand at the patties today. Thanks

(as Rick begins to make "extra" mashed potatoes all the time............)

I grew up in the south and making potato "cakes" for dinner was a good thing. My Mama always rolled them in flour and fried them in bacon grease.

My tip: when cakes are done place a slice of yellow sandwich cheese on top and let melt then remove cakes from skillet and serve. Turn you potato cakes just once.