Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion , diced
• 1 egg
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined, similar to a batter consistency.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Drain on paper towels. Repeat with any remaining batter. Serve and enjoy!