I'm here for October...barely!

Here are two for October...My Mother and Grandmother used to make these out of the leftover mashed potatoes.  I like to make them for breakfast and have them with eggs.

The second recipe is one I stole from an ex.  I always loved it when they made this. 

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Mashed Potato Pancakes

• 1 egg
• 1 cup mashed potatoes (left over)
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 green onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk
• 2 -3 tablespoons shortening or 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

1 Beat the egg.

2 Mix the beaten egg with the mashed potatoes.
3 Stir in the dry ingredients.
4 Add the milk and mix well.
5 The batter should be very thick.
6 Melt the shortening or heat the oil in a skillet.
7 Spoon batter into the skillet to form 3" to 3-1/2" inch wide pancakes, about 1/2" thick.
8 Brown on one side, over medium heat. Turn and brown on the other side.
9 Serve with ketchup.

Chicken - Rice - Broccoli Casserole  

•  1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
• 2 c. cooked, cubed chicken - I season mine with rosemary, garlic, pepper, and poultry seasoning
• 2 c. cooked rice
• 1 c. cheese, grated
• 1 (10 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup - If you don't like mushrooms use cream of chicken or celery
• 1 (3 oz.) can French fried onions
• 1 soup can milk

Combine chicken, rice, cheese, broccoli, and soup. Add 1 soup can of milk; mix well. Pour in buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole. Top with onions. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until onions are brown and crisp.