Crispy Cheesy Hash Brown Patties

Ingredients

• 3 small russet potatoes peeled
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp butter softened
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• oil for frying

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the potatoes to the pot and boil for 6 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and rise with cold water until cool enough to handle.
3. Grate the potatoes and add the grated potatoes to a medium sized bowl.
4. Add the flour, egg, butter, cheese, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix until everything is well combined.
5. Use a greased 1/3 cup measuring cup to portion out the mixture and form into patties with your hands.
6. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
7. Add the hashbrowns to the skillet in batches, cooking for 3 minutes on each side.
8. Add more oil as needed. Transfer the cooked hashbrowns to a paper towel lined plate. Serve hot.