Step 1

Combine the potatoes, flour (starting with ⅓ cup), salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Lightly mix with a spoon to combine.

Step 2

Make a well in the center of the mixture, crack an egg into the well, and whisk, then fold it into the potato mixture.

Step 3

Gently stir in the chives.

Step 4

Add more flour to the mixture as needed, so that it can be easily formed into patties. Be careful not to use too much flour.

Step 5

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Form 4 patties with the potato mixture and place them into the skillet, cooking the patties until golden brown on each side, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Step 7

Remove from the pan and serve with extra chives.