Party Patties

Join Rusty as he explores the Jewish culture in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and learns to make Party Patties.

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Ingredients

1 cup frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed (or 1 potato, peeled and grated)
1 egg
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
¼ tsp salt
Vegetable Oil (enough to coat the pan)
Applesauce, optional
Sour cream, optional

Equipment

Large bowl
Grater (if using fresh potato)
Large spoon
Paper towels
Sharp knife (for adults)
Table knife (for child)
Frying pan
Turner

Tips:

Squeeze the extra liquid out of the potato mixture to prevent the oil from splattering.
Wait to turn the party patty until the edges get crispy.

Look and cook recipe

Step 1

Crack open an egg. Mix the egg with a fork.

Pushing a paper towel down onto hashbrowns in a clear mixing bowl.

Step 2

Thaw hashbrowns or grate a potato. When done, use a paper towel to pat the potatoes dry. Put in a bowl.

Mixing hashbrowns and egg in a clear mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add onions, egg, and salt to the potatoes.

Pressing on hashbrown patties with a paper towel.

Step 4

Form into small balls. Squeeze out any extra liquid. Press flat with your hands and put on a plate. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Hashbrown patties frying in a fry pan with a small amount of oil.

Step 5

Adult step: Heat a frying pan with a small amount of oil. Put the party patties in the pan. Flip when the edges are crispy. Put on a plate.

A plate of cooked party patties with a small serving dish of applesauce.

Step 6

Use a paper towel to pat off extra oil. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.

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For caregivers and curious kids

Fun facts

Map of Minnesota with Hennepin County Highlighted and Rusty the Bumblebee hovering near.

St. Louis Park is a town in eastern Minnesota.

Some Jewish men and women wear a prayer shawl called a tallit for morning prayers and for religious holidays.

Traditional Jewish foods include matzo ball soup, challah (braided bread), kugel (egg noodle casserole), brisket, tzimmes (prune, sweet potato, and brisket stew), and latkes.

Nine foot high out door fireplace that looks like a beehive.

St. Louis Park is home to a Beehive Fireplace. It is a nine-foot-tall structure made of stones and looks like a beehive. You can visit the beehive fireplace at the Lilac Park: 5505 Minnesota 7 Service Rd, St. Louis Park, MN

Learn more about the Beehive Fireplace.

Photo Credit: Restore Lilac Way and Laukkonen Design

Table talk

What does a party patty look like? How does it smell? How does it taste?
What other foods could you add to a party patty?
What is something you can do for someone today or tomorrow?

Feeding young children

Celebrating with Preschoolers

Holidays and special events are a great time to enjoy food and family. Here are three tips to keep it fun and tasty:

Keep it colorful: Include a mix of foods from all the food groups. Add fruits and veggies to your party table.
Sip smart: Serve water in fun cups with a splash of 100% juice, instead of sugary drinks.
Enjoy the moment: Focus on fun and togetherness—don’t stress too much about perfect nutrition for one day.

Connecting with nature

Outdoors Inside Activity

This activity helps preschoolers explore nature indoors:

Observe nature through the window. Attract wildlife by feeding birds.
Plant seeds, like sprouts, and watch them grow.
Read books and look at pictures of nature. Here is a list of books with a nature theme.

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