Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

chopped bacon (from about 3 slices)

small yellow onion, peeled and minced

1 1/4 cups

leftover mashed potatoes

1 cup

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

3/4 cup

gum-free gluten free flour blend

1 tsp

mustard powder

1 tbsp

chopped scallions

1 tsp

garlic salt (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder + 1/2 teaspoon salt)

egg (50 g, weighed out of shell) at room temperature, beaten

4 tbsp

vegetable oil, for frying

Sour cream, for serving

Hot sauce, for serving

Fresh chopped herbs (parsley, chives, cilantro), for serving