Thanksgiving Leftover Potato Fritters

Ingredients

• 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
  

Directions

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:
   Sweet potatoes + fresh ginger + brown sugar
   Sweet potatoes + cilantro + cumin
   Sweet potatoes + cranberry sauce + minced sage
   Potatoes + mustard seeds + caramelized onions
   Potatoes + shredded Cheddar + paprika
   Potatoes + ranch seasoning + garlic + chives