Southwestern Potato Patties

Prep Time: 10 minutes      Start to Finish: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 bag (1-lb 4oz) refrigerated Southwest-style shredded hash brown potatoes

      **I couldn't find Southwest-style so I bought regular shredded hash brown potatoes and southwest seasoning (Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle) and seasoned the hash brown potatoes myself. 


3 eggs, beaten, or 3/4 cup fat-free egg product
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4oz)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick Mix
1/4 cup canola or olive oil
1 can (11oz) whole-kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed, drained
1/4 cup thick-and-chunky salsa

1  In large bowl, mix potatoes, eggs, cheese, and Bisquick mix.

2  In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat.  For each patty, spoon about 1/2 cup potato mixture into oil in skillet.  Flatten with the back of spatula.

3  Cook patties about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.  Remove from skillet and cover to keep warm while cooking remaining patties.  Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil as needed to prevent sticking.

4  In 2-quart saucepan, heat corn, beans, and salsa over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.  Serve over patties.


1 Serving:  Calories 420 (Calories from Fat 140);  Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 3g);  Cholesterol 110mg;  Sodium 670mg;  Total Carbohydrate 59g (Dietary Fiber 8g;  Sugars 5g);  Protein 17g


% Daily Value:  Vitamin A 10%;  Vitamin C 15%;  Calcium 20%;  Iron 15%