Crisp Mashed Potato Cakes

• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 2 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
• 2 tablespoons shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add green onions to pan and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
3. Place mashed potatoes in a medium bowl. Stir in onions, cheese, salt, pepper, and bacon. Divide potato mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
4. Place panko in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in panko.
5. Place patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for 12 minutes. Carefully turn patties over and bake for an additional 12 minutes or until golden.

green onion, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, salt, fresh ground black pepper, bacon, panko breadcrumbs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crisp-mashed-potato-cakes-309676 (may not work)