Potato Pancakes III recipe

4 servings

3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/4 cup milk

3 tablespoons 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

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 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.