POTATO CAKES (MICHAEL SMITH)

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I saw him make this recipe on his show Chef at Home (Food Network Canada). I use a non stick frying pan for this, so I'm able to fry with minimal fat. In this case I used vegetable oil instead of the bacon fat. Prep time does not include cooling time.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb yukon gold potato, quartered
4 slices bacon, chopped
3 green onions, sliced thinly
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 egg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Steam potatoes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Fry bacon until crispy, strain off fat and set aside.
  • Smash steamed potatoes and add the bacon, onions, cheese, egg and season with salt and pepper.
  • Let cool.
  • Form potato mixture into four patties.
  • Put reserved bacon fat into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add a touch more cooking oil if necessary.
  • Fry potato cakes until golden and heated through.

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