Potato and Bread Cutlets

Ingredients

• 1 pound potatoes, peeled
• 2 slices bread, cubed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.

Mash potatoes and bread cubes together in a large bowl. Mix in egg, salt, cayenne, jalapeno, and cilantro. Shape potato mixture into patties and coat with bread crumbs.

Heat oil in a large tall-sided skillet until almost smoking. Carefully slide cutlets into oil. Cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Remove from heat and drain. Serve warm.