GERMAN POTATO PATTIES

GERMAN POTATO PATTIES
"These potatoes make a great side dish for chicken, and also with breakfast dishes like ham and eggs"

1-1/3 cup finely shredded russet potatoes squeezed dry
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. chopped celery
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. fresh marjoram or 1/8 tsp. dried marjoram
1/8 tsp. curry powder
1/8 tsp. caraway seed
1/8 tsp. paprika
Dash pepper
1-1/2 tsp. canola oil, divided

In a large howl, combine the first 11 ingredients. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat ¾ tsp. oil over medium heat. Drop potato mixture by ¼ cupfuls into skillet; press lightly to flatten. Fry 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining oil and potato mixture.

Yield; 2 servings.