Scallion and Potato Patties

Serves 4

1 Tbsp butter
1 cup chopped scallions (about 10 scallions)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp vegetable oil

1. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add the scallions; sauté until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

2. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the sautéed scallions, mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

3. Place a baking pan in the oven and preheat the oven to 250F.

4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shape the scallion and potato mixture into manageable patties. Saute the patties in the skillet, turning them once, until they are golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked patties to the baking pan in the oven to keep them warm while you sauté the next batch. Serve warm.

From Farmer John’s Cookbook