Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• 3 stripss bacon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 stalk celery , chopped
• 0.25 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1.25 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded American cheese
• 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg , slightly beaten
• 0.25 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sour cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.

2. 2

   Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables and bacon to a large bowl; stir in mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, egg, mustard, black pepper, and hot sauce to combine.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Drop potato mixture by spoonfuls, flattening slightly; cook until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with sour cream.