Peanut-Potato Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
3. 3
   Drain and cool.
4. 4
   Shred potatoes into a large bowl.
5. 5
   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
6. 6
   Then remove and crumble.
7. 7
   Add to the bacon drippings corn, onions, bell pepper, and chopped thyme; cook 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
8. 8
   Combine potatoes, bacon, and corn mixture, green onions, peanuts, salt and egg; stil with a fork until blended.
9. 9
   Coat nonstick skillet with a thin layer of olive oil.
10. 10
    Spoon about 1/3 cupt potatoe mixture onto the hot skillet and flatten.
11. 11
    Cook 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
12. 12
    Garnish with thyme.