FOOD FROM EUROPE

LUXEMBOURG

Potato, Bacon and Sauerkraut Patties

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, finely minced
• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/2 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 can sauerkraut, well drained
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar, to taste
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed (can be  substituted with fennel or cumin seed)
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil, for cooking

Directions:

Heat 1teaspoon of oil in a large (preferably non-stick) pan, add the bacon and cook for about 4 minutes, then add the onions and cook for another minute, or until the onion is just beginning to soften. Put the pan aside for use later in cooking the patties.

In a large bowl, combine the mashed potato, sour cream, the well-drained Sauerkraut, the egg, the cooked onion and bacon, the brown sugar, the caraway seeds and freshly ground black pepper, and (if necessary) salt, and mix well to combine all the ingredients.

Shape the mixture into 1/2 cup patties. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan used for cooking the bacon and onions, add the patties and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.