Potato-Peanut 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 into a large bowl.
5. 5
   Cook bacon in a large non-stick skillet until crisp.
6. 6
   Remove bacon from pan, crumble.
7. 7
   Add corn, onion, bell pepper and chopped thyme to drippings.
8. 8
   Cook until onion is tender, about 4 minutes.
9. 9
   Combine potatoes, bacon, corn mixture, green onions, peanuts, salt and egg.
10. 10
    Stir with a fork until well blended.
11. 11
    Coat a non-stick griddle or skillet with cooking spray.
12. 12
    Spoon about 1/3 cup potato mixture onto hot griddle;flatten slightly with a spatula.
13. 13
    Cook 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
14. 14
    Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.