Crab & Potato Fritters

Crab & Potato Fritters


Ingredients
2 c. Leftover mashed potatoes
1 lb. Lump crab meat, cleaned of any shell bits
1 c. (about 12) Tater Tots™, or similar, thawed
2 c. All-purpose flour
1-1/4 c. Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 
1 large Egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp. Chives, chopped (dried will work)
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Lemon juice
1 tbsp. Lemon zest
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 tsp. Old Bay® seasoning
1 tsp. Badia® lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp. Parsley (dried is okay)
1/2 tsp. Mustard powder
1 clove Garlic, grated
1/2 tsp. Baking powder
2 pinches Kosher salt
1 tsp. Ground black pepper
1 dash Frank’s

Directions
    • Preheat oven to 425º F.
    • Line a baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, mix together room-temperature mashed potatoes, Tater Tots™ and flour with a sturdy spoon.
    • Add beaten egg, Frank’s, cheese, crab meat and mix until well combined.
    • Add salt, pepper, chives, onion and garlic powders and combine.
    • The batter should be stiff enough for a spoon to be able to stand upright.
    • Using a 2” diameter ice cream scoop, make even mounds with the mixture, and place them on the parchment-lined sheets, about 1” apart.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
    • Repeat process until all the batter is cooked.
    • Serve warm with Ranch dressing or Tarragon-Mustard Mayo for dipping.

Wow.  Comfort food supreme, and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!  Crunchy outside, creamy inside, these treats simply do not last long as an appetizer or snack for any occasion.  Also, a great all-in-one Lenten meal!

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