Sausage Patties

by Nancy Frischholz Hessler

4 med. sized potatoes, peeled, cooked, chopped
1/2 lb. med. or spicy sausage (ground)
1 Tb. grated onion
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 Tb. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
3 Tb. melted shortening

Combine potatoes and sausage. Add onion, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 8 patties. Coat with bread crumbs. Cut in shortening over low heat for 10 min. Turn patties and cook 10-15 min. Serves 4. Variations: Substitute 1 large can of salmon, lean ground veal, pork or turkey.