loaded potato cakes

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne
Calais, ME

This is my version of mashed potato cakes.

(2 ratings)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For loaded potato cakes

  • 2 c
    cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 c
    shredded cheese (such as cheddar)
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 6 strips
    bacon
  • 1
    medium onion, chopped
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh basil, chopped (or a sprinkling of dried)
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, chopped (or a sprinkling of dried)
  • 2 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter or margarine

How To Make loaded potato cakes

  • 1
    Fry the bacon until crispy and drain on a paper towel until cool. Crumble into small bits. Place the bits into a large bowl.
  • 2
    Pour off all but 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease from the frying pan and over medium heat cook the garlic and onion until translucent.
  • 3
    Add the bacon bits along with remaining ingredients (except butter/margarine) and blend well with a spoon or your hands (it'll be sticky).
  • 4
    Wash and dry the frying pan, then melt 1 Tablespoon of butter or margarine in it over medium heat.
  • 5
    Scoop up about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and form into a ball. Place it in the hot pan, flattening it out until it's about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
  • 6
    Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, until they are lightly golden brown. Serve immediately, while hot and crispy. Top with green onions, sour cream or ketchup as desired.

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