Mashed Potatoes Pancakes with Frizzled Onion Recipe

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1⁄2 tsp fat. Crumble and set aside 3 strips for the pancakes, 2 strips for the topping.

Frizzled Onion: Heat butter and reserved 1⁄2 tsp fat in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter stops foaming. Add onion and salt; sauté 10 to 12 minutes until onion is browned. Remove to a small bowl; cover to keep warm. Don’t clean skillet.

Meanwhile mix potatoes, egg, shredded onion and the 3 crumbled strips bacon in a bowl until blended. Sprinkle flour on wax paper. Form potatoes into 6 patties. Turn in flour to coat lightly.

Heat butter in skillet over medium heat until butter stops foaming. Fry patties 4 minutes per side or until golden. Remove to platter. Top with onions and remaining bacon. Serve with sour cream.