Fish Cakes

Name: Fish Cakes
Ingredients: 1 large russet potato, baked and peeled; 4 strips bacon, chopped; 4 scallions (white parts only), chopped; 1 pound cooked cod, flaked (leftover is fine); 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional); 1 egg, beaten; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups crushed cornflakes or Corn Chex; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 hamburger buns or brioches

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 large russet potato, baked and peeled
4 strips bacon, chopped
4 scallions (white parts only), chopped
1 pound cooked cod, flaked (leftover is fine)
1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups crushed cornflakes or Corn Chex
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 hamburger buns or brioches

Directions

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1. Mash the potato in a large bowl.
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2. In a small skillet, cook the bacon and scallions until the meat is crisp, about 5 minutes.
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3. Add the bacon and scallions to the bowl. Mix in the cod, peas (if using), egg, salt, and pepper.
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4. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
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5. Put the cornflake or Chex crumbs in a shallow bowl. Form the cod mixture into 6 three-inch round patties. Press all sides of them into the crumbs.
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6. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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7. Fry the cakes for 1 to 2 minutes a side.
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8. Serve them on the buns, with tartar sauce or mayonnaise.