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["NOTE: USE ""IDAHO SPUDS"" BRAND INSTANT MASHED POTATOES FOR BEST RESULTS (THEIR POTATOES HAVE A BETTER TEXTURE AND FRESHER FLAVOR). IF YOU PLAN ON USING ANY OTHER SEASONINGS IN PLACE OF Recipe #453973 -- USE SPARINGLY TO AVOID OVER-SALTING (TASTE THE DRY MIX UNTIL SEASONING IS WELL-BALANCED). FOR LARGER POTATO CAKES, PREPARE 4 PATTIES INSTEAD OF 6. THESE MAY BE SERVED WITH A SMALL DOLLOP OF LIGHT SOUR CREAM.", "INTO a medium mixing bowl, add the potato flakes, baking powder, chives, Recipe #453973, and onion powder; MIX until combined.", "POUR one cup water to a small microwave-safe bowl; ADD the butter and heat in a microwave oven until butter is completely melted, but water is not boiling.", "REMOVE water/butter mixture from microwave and stir in the sour cream.", "WHEN the sour cream is blended in, whisk in the beaten eggs until smooth.", "POUR the water/dairy mixture over the potato mixture in medium bowl.", "STIR mixture with a fork until just blended (do not over-stir!).", "ALLOW mixture to sit for 5 minutes; DIVIDE mixture into 6 equal portions; SHAPE into patties without over-handling or pressing (they don't have to look perfect).", "FRY in a little oil or butter over medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.", "SERVE and enjoy!"]
