BLT Salmon Burgers

• 12 cup Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
• 1 (5 ounce) envelope pink salmon
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 14 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 12 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 onion, grated and juice reserved
• 14 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 large tomatoes, cut into 4 slices
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
2. Drain on paper towels.
3. Meanwhile, add the mashed potatoes, salmon, egg, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion and it's juice, red bell pepper, green onions and 1/3 cup of the panko bread crumbs to a medium bowl.
4. When the bacon has cooled enough to handle, crumble 2 slices into the bowl.
5. Mix with a fork until well-combined.
6. Divide the salmon-potato mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties.
7. Pour the remaining panko breadcrumbs onto a small plate.
8. Coat each side of the salmon-potato patties with the panko bread crumbs.
9. Heat 2 tablespoons each of butter and vegetable oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
10. Cook the patties for 5 minutes per side, or until a crust forms.
11. To assemble the sandwiches, place each patty on a bun.
12. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the top bun.
13. Top the patty with one slice of tomato, one lettuce leaf, and one slice of bacon.

potatoes, salmon, bacon, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, green onions, breadcrumbs, butter, vegetable oil, buns, tomatoes, leaves lettuce, mayonnaise

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blt-salmon-burgers-475910 (may not work)