Potato Crab Cakes

Ingredients

3 lb. 3 oz. (2-1/4 qt.) dehydrated potato granules
1 qt boiling water
1 qt milk, hot
2 lb. (2 qt.) red onion, chopped
1 lb. (1 qt.) sweet red pepper, diced
1 lb. (1 qt.) celery, diced
1/2 cup garlic puree
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 lb. 8 oz. (1-1/2 qt.) cheddar cheese, shredded
2 lb. (1-1/2 qt.) crab meat, chopped
1 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
Vegetable oil as needed

Directions

1. Whip potato granules into boiling water and hot milk in mixer bowl until fluffy. Combine all ingredients except oil; mix well. Form into 3-ounce patties.
2. Pan-fry both sides of 2 patties in oiled non-stick pan until golden.