potato and bread cutlets

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound potatoes, peeled
• 2 slices bread, cubed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain and cool.
• mash potatoes and bread cubes together in a large bowl. mix in egg, salt, cayenne, jalapeno, and cilantro. shape potato mixture into patties and coat with bread crumbs.
• heat oil in a large tall-sided skillet until almost smoking. carefully slide cutlets into oil. cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. remove from heat and drain. serve warm.