Irish Style Potato-Chive Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup chopped chives
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

1. 1

   Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain potatoes, then return to saucepan.

5. 5

   Turn heat under saucepan to medium-low.

6. 6

   Cook potatoes until dry, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Add milk.

8. 8

   Using a potato masher, mash potato mixture until fairly smooth.

9. 9

   Remove from heat; stir in chives, salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.

11. 11

    Potatoes will thicken as they cool.

12. 12

    Form potato mixture into 12 patties about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot and sizzling.

13. 13

    Add three or four patties to skillet.

14. 14

    Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

15. 15

    Keep warm in a 200 degrees F oven while cooking remaining patties in remaining butter.

16. 16

    Serve warm with sour cream.