Fried Potato Cake
photo by diner524
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
directions
- Wash the potatoes.
- In a large covered saucepan, cook the whole potatoes in enough boiling salted water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes or until almost tender; drain.
- Chill several hours or overnight.
- Peel the potatoes; shred enough to make 3 cups.
- Combine the shredded potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter.
- Using a spatula, pat the potato mixture into the skillet, leaving a 1/2 inch space around the edge.
- Cook potato mixture, uncovered, over low heat about 20 minutes or until the underside is crisp and golden brown.
- Use a spatula to loosen the potatoes from the skillet.
- Place a plate or baking sheet on top the skillet.
- Invert the skillet to remove the potatoes.
- If necessary, add more butter to the skillet.
- Slide the potato cake back into the skillet, browned side up; cook the unbrowned side for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the potato cake; cover, and cook 5 minutes more or until the potatoes are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Cut the potato cake into four wedges and serve.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, cut parsley, or sour cream if you wish.
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Reviews
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This was a lovely surprise, and now I know what else to do with extra boiled potatoes. I grated the onion on the box grater after shredding the potatoes. I made only half the recipe, and used an 8 inch nonstick skillet, which worked perfectly. After adding the mixture, I gently tamped it down with my spatula and also pushed in the edges all around a few times to make it all more compact. It held together very well. You do need to make sure that it is very nicely browned before flipping. I did use ghee instead of butter, as it's better for frying. I chose not to use cheese, not in the mood today, otherwise did not change the recipe. It was very delicious with some sour cream.
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This is great! It has a different texture than most potato pancakes because this one is crunchy on the outside and smooth on the inside. I would maybe add an egg for it to bind a little bit more but I'm probably saying that because I completely destroyed it when I tipped it onto the plate! ;) I used a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar for the cheese because that's all I had on hand. Made for Went To The Market tag game. Thanks breezermom! :)
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Love potato cakes and this was no exception!! I only made 1/4 of the recipe for me today to enjoy for lunch. I didn't have the swiss on hand, so used some shredded cheddar cheese, which was yummy. I did top with sour cream and green onions. Thanks for sharing another yummy recipe!! Made for your win in the Tic Tac Toe Games Event.
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This is how I learned to make hashbrowns at a restaurant without the onions and cheese, of course. That addition put these potatoes on a whole new level. I only used 1 potato,swiss cheese and adjusted the rest of the ingredients. I served it with ham and eggs for breakfast. Very delicious! Thanks for sharing. Made for Football Pool 2011.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
breezermom
United States