Sweet Potato Fritters

A sweet potato fritter is much like a potato pancake. It combines grated sweet potato with other vegetables and spices for flavor, plus egg and flour so they stick together!

6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Sweet Potato*, grated

• 3 Eggs*

• 1/2 cup Cheddar Style Cheese, grated (optional)

• 3 tbsp. Flour*

• 3 Garlic Cloves*, minced

• 1/2 cup Red Onion*, diced

• 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

• Salt & Pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil

*available from local producers at Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add 1/4 cup scoops of mixture to heated skillet. Cook on each side about 2 minutes or until browned. Repeat until the mixture is gone. Serve warm and enjoy!
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