Irish cuisine originated in the kitchens of the farmers of the past from good, wholesome food made with locally grown produce. A famous Irish staple is the potato. Whip those into an old, easy standby and you have a great lunch, especially with a bit of sausage on the side. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05.
08Using a potato masher, mash potato mixture until fairly smooth.
09Remove from heat; stir in chives, salt and pepper.
10Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.
11Potatoes will thicken as they cool.
12Form potato mixture into 12 patties about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot and sizzling.
13Add three or four patties to skillet.
14Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
15Keep warm in a 200 degrees F oven while cooking remaining patties in remaining butter.