Greek Cheese and Potato Patties

When I was making my Chinese Smoked Ribs I had difficulty deciding what to serve with it.  I was not in the mood for rice and my usual potato recipes were not appealing the day.  So I decided to try this new recipe from my Best Ever Vegetarian Cookbook.  Since it was an impulse choice  no  feta cheese was on hand and  goat cheese was used instead.  We both liked my version but I do want to try it with feta as well.

The cook book described this dish as an appetizer, I don't agree.  Perhaps you will decide differently.

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds potatoes

4 oz feta cheese

4 scallions chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 egg, beaten

flour for dredging

3 tablespoons olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Boil the potatoes in their skins in lightly salted water until soft.  Drain, then peel while still warm.  Place in a bowl and mash.  Crumble the feta cheese into the potatoes and add the scallions, dill, lemon juice and egg.  Season with salt and pepper.  Stir well.

Cover the mixture and chill until firm.  Divide the mixture into walnut-size balls, then flatten them slightly.  Dredge in the flour.  Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the patties until golden brown on each side.  Drain on paper towels and serve at once.