IRISH STYLE POTATO-CHIVE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes, then return to saucepan.
• Turn heat under saucepan to medium-low.
• Cook potatoes until dry, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add milk.
• Using a potato masher, mash potato mixture until fairly smooth.
• Remove from heat; stir in chives, salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.
• Potatoes will thicken as they cool.
• Form potato mixture into 12 patties about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot and sizzling.
• Add three or four patties to skillet.
• Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Keep warm in a 200 degrees F oven while cooking remaining patties in remaining butter.
• Serve warm with sour cream.