crispy mashed potato cakes

Directions

1. 1
   peel and dice potatoes
2. 2
   boil potatos in salted water till tender
3. 3
   drain potatoes and return to pot to dry
4. 4
   transfer potatoes to a bowl
5. 5
   soften cream cheese in a microwavable bowl for 20 sec.
6. 6
   add potatos, sour cream, soallions, lemon zest, eggs, salt & pepper then mash/mix together
7. 7
   heat oil and butter in a pan for over medium heat
8. 8
   drop 2-inchs mounds of potato into skillet and gently flat down
9. 9
   crisp potatoes untill golden brown on both sides, about 7 to 8 min.
10. 10
    total