YIELD Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
4 cups refrigerated or frozen shredded potatoes, thawed 3/4 cup pasteurized egg whites 1 teaspoon black pepper Nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup (2 ounces) fat-free cream cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onions 3 tablespoons bacon bits 4 tablespoons unsweetened applesaucePREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix potatoes, egg whites and pepper in medium bowl.
- Form mixture into 8 patties (1/2 cup each) and place on baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, spray patty surfaces, and turn to cook other side. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.
- Blend fat-free cream cheese, onions, and bacon bits in small bowl until creamy.
- Spread 4 cooled potato patties with 2 tablespoons cream cheese spread and 2 tablespoons applesauce; top with remaining potato patties.
