FANCY PANTS POTATO CAKES

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I call these fancy pants because of the fancy ingredients. You can always substitute bacon for prosciutto and use any type of cheese you want. This is a great change of pace to a potato side dish.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Potatoes

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
salt to taste
1/4 c heavy cream
3/4 c grated fontina cheese
1/2 c prosciutto diced and cooked until crisp
2 large eggs
3 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. cook potatoes in boiling salted water. Drain and mash. Add salt to taste.
  • 2. combine potatoes with remaining ingredients except olive oil. Shape them into patties and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • 3. Pour olive oil over baking sheet and place the cakes onto the sheet.
  • 4. Place in preheated 400 degree oven. Bake about 15 minutes. Flipping cakes half way through.

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