Crisp Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter softened
• 0.5 cup chive and onion cream cheese softened
• 1 large eggs lightly beaten
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs divided
• 1.5 pounds potatoes cubed peeled
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil plus more, if needed

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• potato masher

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, 1 cup panko, and beaten egg. Shape the potato mixture into 3-inch patties. Dredge the patties in the remaining 1 cup panko.
2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil.
3. Add half of the patties and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat the procedure with more oil, if needed, and remaining patties.
4. Serve hot.
5. Boil the potatoes until done.
6. Pour the potatoes into a medium bowl and add cream cheese and butter. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes to desired consistency.
7. Serve immediately.