Potato Patties

• 2 cups mashed potatoes 
• 1 slightly beaten egg
• ¼ cup chopped onion 
• salt and pepper to taste
• flour

1. Mix potatoes, egg, onion, and spics well. 
2. Shape into 6 patties and dip in flour, then brown slowly in butter, about 5 minutes on each side. 

Variation: add cheddar or pepperjack cheese; add garlic or other spices to taste; add chopped sweet peppers; add parsley.

Dipping sauce:
½ cup sour cream or ½ cup mayonnaise and a splash of lemon juice
1 heaping tsp prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper to taste