Step 1

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients (EXCEPT white onion, garlic, and butter) until everything is well-incorporated.

Step 2

In a large pan, sautee your white onion and garlic with a bit of olive oil or butter for about five minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Remove from pan and add to the potato mixture.

Step 3

Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in your pan on medium heat.

Step 4

Take about 1/4 cup of potato dough (it's sticky!) for each patty, and work into a ball shape.

Step 5

Put 3 or 4 patties into the hot pan, and flatten with a spatula until they're about 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick. Then cook on each side for about four minutes until they're golden and beginning to get a bit crispy. Repeat until all of your mashed potato batter is used up.

Step 6

Serve with sour cream and extra green onion (or top with hot sauce or ketchup - the options are endless!) or grab one and eat it cold out of the refrigerator the next day -- they keep really well in the fridge for a few days!