POTATO & LEEK CAKES WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Potato & Leek Cakes with Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Chez_Alexander

Number Of Ingredients 15

SAUCE:
1 cup sour cream
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
CAKES:
Cooking spray
1 cup diced leek
6 cups shredded peeled baking potato (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

1. To prepare sauce, combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, stirring well. Cover and chill. 2. To prepare cakes, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Place leek in a large bowl. Wipe pan with paper towels. 3. Place potato in a sieve; gently squeeze potato to remove excess moisture. Add potato, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and eggs to leek in bowl; stir well. Return pan to medium-high heat. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Divide potato mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Add 8 patties to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining 8 patties. Serve with sauce.