Country-Style Potato Patties
["1 1/2 c. mashed potatoes", "1 Tbsp. minced onion", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1 egg", "crisp bacon (optional)"]
["Mix ingredients in mixing bowl.", "Shape into cakes and brown in a small amount of shortening."]
["potatoes", "onion", "salt", "butter", "egg", "crisp bacon"]