Swedish Mashed Potato Pancakes

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Posted for zwt 6. not only does this make a great side dish, but you can make the patties half the size as directed so they're perfect for snacks or hors d'oeuvres.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

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In a large saucepan , combine the water , milk , butter , salt , cumin , and onion powder.

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As soon as the mixture comes to a boil , remove the saucepan from the heat and add the potato flakes.

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Mix until smooth.

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Add the parsley and egg and mix again until smooth.

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Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.

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Brush both sides with the oil and place on a large nonstick cookie sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

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Bake for 25 minutes , turning once halfway through the cooking.

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Ingredients

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water, milk, butter, salt, ground cumin, onion powder, instant potato flakes, fresh parsley, egg, vegetable oil