# What You’ll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 2 cups cooked, mashed potatoes (approximately 12.3 oz)
→ Meats
02 - 1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped (approximately 5.3 oz)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ Pantry & Bindings
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (plus additional for dusting)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Frying
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or unsalted butter
# How-To:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix mashed potatoes, chopped ham, diced onion, parsley if using, egg, flour, salt, and pepper until a thick mixture forms.
02 - Using floured hands, shape mixture into eight patties approximately 2.5 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick; lightly dust each patty with flour.
03 - Heat vegetable oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
04 - Cook patties in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
05 - Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil and serve warm.
