Fried Potato Patties

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled & shredded
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil

Directions

Squeeze the potatoes between paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a bowl combine all of the ingredients except for the oil. Mix well. In a large skillet, heat 1/8-inch oil to 375-degrees. Drop by 1/4-cup of mixture at a time into the hot oil; pressing the mixture into 3-inch rounds with the back of a fork. Fry until golden brown, turning once during the cooking process. Drain well on paper toweling.
Serves 6