Potato & Pea Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 lbs potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1½ cups peas
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup half-and-half
• ½ cup fine crumbs (cornflake or breadcrumbs)
• ½ cup half-and-half
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes.
2. Add peas and cook for 5 more minutes until very soft.
3. Warm the half-and-half, then drain the potatoes and peas.
4. Mash with butter, warm half-and-half, and pepper until smooth.
5. Let the mixture cool slightly.
6. Shape into small patties.
7. Coat both sides in crumbs.
8. Fry in a lightly oiled pan for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
9. Serve hot.