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Mashed Potato and Butter Bean Cakes with Green Onions

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes About 12 Servings

Ingredients

1

1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1

/2 cup whole milk

2

tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

1

15-ounce can butter beans, drained, coarsely mashed

4

green onions, chopped

1

1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or fresh breadcrumbs

Extra-virgin olive oil (for frying)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot; stir over medium heat until dry, about 1 minute. Add milk and butter; mash. Mix in mashed beans and green onions. Season with salt and pepper; cool 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Place panko in large bowl. Drop 1/4 cupfuls potato mixture into panko; turn to coat. Coat bottom of 2 large nonstick skillets with oil; heat over medium heat. Divide potato cakes between skillets. Using spatula, flatten each potato cake to 2-inch round. Fry until golden, about 5 minutes per side.