Best Cheesy Potato Cakes Recipes

CHEESY MASHED POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes and mash them with a potato masher adding a pinch of salt and a bit of butter. Chill in the fridge until no longer warm.
• Add one egg, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped herbs like scallions, one clove of garlic (crushed).
• Mix all ingredients together and then divide into mixture into 100 gm portions each.
• Roll each portion into a ball then flatten it into a cake of about a 1.5-inch-thick.
• Lightly dredge each cake in cornstarch and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
• Transfer the cakes to a towel-lined plate and serve hot.

CHEESY POTATO CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, thinly slice the potatoes lengthwise.
• In a 13-inch (33-cm) cast iron skillet, layer slices of potatoes around the outside of the pan. Add another layer of potatoes, keeping them centered in the pan and moving clockwise until the pan is covered.
• Top with a third of the cheddar cheese, a third of the Gruyère cheese, and half of the ham.
• Add another layer of potato slices around the outside of the pan, then a add layer of slices around the center of the pan. Top with another third of the cheddar and Gruyère and the remaining ham slices.
• Add a final layer of potato slices around the center of the pan
• Top with the remaining cheddar and Gruyère cheese.
• Cover with greased aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400˚F (200˚C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper and mix well.
• Slowly add in the cream, whisking until fully incorporated.
• Uncover the skillet and pour the cream mixture over potatoes, spreading evenly.
• Bake for another 10-15 minutes uncovered, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
• Cool for at least 30 minutes, then slice and serve.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Combine all dipping sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Wash potatoes thoroughly. Leaving skins on, quarter each potato. Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Use a potato masher to coarsely mash the potatoes. Stir in cheeses, onions, garlic, salt and pepper.
• If using leftover mashed potatoes, stir cheeses, onions, garlic, salt and pepper into mashed potatoes for the potato cake filling.
• Combine breadcrumbs and flour in a pie tin or round cake pan. In a separate bowl, combine eggs and milk.
• Divide the potato mixture into 12 equal portions. Start by evenly dividing it in half, then half again, etc until you have 12 portions. Shape each portion into a patty (like a hamburger patty).
• Dredge each patty into the breadcrumb mixture, then dip into the milk and egg, then coat again with breadcrumbs.
• Place the breaded patties on a cookie sheet. Cover and chill for one hour.
• Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Pan fry the cakes on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with Creamy Dipping Sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream, or 1 cup sour cream mixed with 1/2 cup salsa. Garnish with chopped green onion or chives.

COTTAGE CHEESE POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain thoroughly. Place potatoes in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches.
• Place cottage cheese, sour cream, flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper in food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add cottage cheese mixture, onion and cheese to potatoes; stir in gently.
• Mix corn flake crumbs and margarine in small bowl; sprinkle over potatoes.
• Bake uncovered 18 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.