- 2 cups instant mashed potatoes (450 g)
- 11 ounces Mexicorn, drained (a canned corn with bits of green and red bell peppers) (308 g)
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (50 g)
- 2 tablespoons flour (30 g)
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal (30 g)
- 1½ teaspoons seasoning salt (7.5 g)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 g)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (1.25 g)
- Canned jalapeno pepper, minced, as needed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (45 g)
- 2 cups milk (480 ml)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, as needed
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes with drained Mexicorn, cheese, flour, and cornmeal.
- Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Add the cilantro and minced jalapeno peppers (or leave out if you don't want it spicy), stir to blend.
- Stir in milk and beaten egg and then mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into flat patties with enough thickness.
- In a nonstick frying pan, heat the oil and then fry the patties until golden on each side.
- Drain the cooked patties on paper towels.
- Serve warm and enjoy!