Catfish Cakes

Ingredients (13)

• 1-1/2 pounds catfish fillets
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 large potato, peeled, cooked and mashed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups finely crushed butter-flavored crackers
• Canola oil
• Tartar sauce, optional