Mashed Potato Cakes: 2 cups cold mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar) 1/2 cup flour 6 strips bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 2 eggs 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 tbsp butter or margarine