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Potato Latke Sandwich

Potato Latke Sandwich

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

4	cups refrigerated or frozen shredded potatoes, thawed
3/4	cup pasteurized egg whites
1	teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4	cup (2 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/4	cup chopped green onions
3	tablespoons bacon bits
4	tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix potatoes, egg whites and pepper in medium bowl.
Form mixture into 8 patties (1/2 cup each) and place on baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, spray patty surfaces, and turn to cook other side. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.
Blend fat-free cream cheese, onions, and bacon bits in small bowl until creamy.
Spread 4 cooled potato patties with 2 tablespoons cream cheese spread and 2 tablespoons applesauce; top with remaining potato patties.

This recipe appears in: Casseroles & Dishes

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving Size:	2 latkes and 2 tablespoons toppings
Sodium	370 mg
Protein	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Carbohydrate	42 g
Cholesterol	6 mg
Saturated Fat	<1 g
Total Fat	3 g
Calories from Fat	16 %
Calories	247

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Fat	1/2
Starch	3

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