Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:

3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/4 cup milk

3 Tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup finely chopped cooked ham

1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup oil for frying

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and shred. In a medium saucepan, or pot, over medium heat, mix milk, butter and garlic. Bring to a gentle boil, then mix in potatoes, ham and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drop potato mixture by rounded spoonfuls into the oil, and cook, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides. Great for pupu, side dish or for a snack. Easy and ono! ENJOY!!!