Cheesy Potato Cakes
These Cheesy Potato Cakes are to die for!!! It is especially ideal if you are looking for something to do with leftover mashed potatoes. For example, the day after Thanksgiving dinner or a Sunday dinner. No one would ever guess it was something you made with leftovers. I tried a potato cakes appetizer at Claim Jumper and loved them so much I played around with trying to make them at home. They were fantastic! The sauce for this is also delicious, you definitely need to make it with the cakes. It is cool and creamy with just the right amount of spice. The perfect complement for the crispy cakes.
What is a Potato Cake?
A potato cake is similar to a crab cake. It is mashed potatoes mixed with some seasonings that is formed into a patty, then it is breaded and fried in oil. The cake is crispy on the outside, and the inside is creamy and cheesy. It’s a delicious way to serve a side dish of potatoes in a non-traditional way. Potato cakes may seem difficult, but they are NOT difficult at all. If you take away the refrigeration time, you can probably make them in about 30 minutes. Start by boiling potatoes until they are almost totally done but still slightly firm. At this point, you’ll need to refrigerate them for at least an hour until they are chilled. This step could be done a day or two in advance as well. Coarsely mash the potatoes, add the extra ingredients (see the recipe card below), then chill once more before frying. See? Simple!
Dips for Cheesy Potato Cakes
Part of the fun of this recipe is all the yummy dips you can pair with it! This recipe includes a fantastic spicy dipping sauce, but here are some more to try:
Lemon and Basil Dressing Fry SauceCilantro Verde SauceButtermilk Ranch Dressing
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