Name: Fish Cakes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 6
Ingredients: 1 large russet potato, baked and peeled; 4 strips bacon, chopped; 4 scallions (white parts only), chopped; 1 pound cooked cod, flaked (leftover is fine); 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional); 1 egg, beaten; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups crushed cornflakes or Corn Chex; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 hamburger buns or brioches

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Fish CakesMarcus Nilsson

Bake the potato in the microwave to save time. You can use any mild white fish instead of cod.

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