Thanksgiving Leftover Potato Fritters

• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, plus more as needed and some to roll the patties in
• 1 pound mashed potatoes (Yukon or sweet potatoes)
• 1 egg
• Spices, herbs, seasonings, cheese, etc. (See suggestions below!)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Set aside a small dish of breadcrumbs. Stir together the potatoes, egg, and breadcrumbs.
2. Add the seasonings you're using. Add more breadcrumbs if needed; the mixture should not be particularly wet. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as desired.
3. Heat olive or canola oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat while you form your potato mixture into patties and roll the patties in the dish of panko breadcrumbs.
4. Carefully pan-fry the fritters, flipping when golden brown and crisp-looking, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
5. SEASONING SUGGESTIONS:rnSweet potatoes + fresh ginger + brown sugarrnSweet potatoes + cilantro + cumin rnSweet potatoes + cranberry sauce + minced sagernPotatoes + mustard seeds + caramelized onionsrnPotatoes + shredded Cheddar + paprikarnPotatoes + ranch seasoning + garlic + chives

breadcrumbs, potatoes, egg, herbs, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/65628-thanksgiving-leftover-potato-fritters (may not work)