Best 8 Fancy Pants Potato Cakes Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and elegant way to elevate your culinary skills? Look no further than the delectable fancy pants potato cakes! These crispy, golden-brown patties offer a tantalizing blend of flavors and textures that will impress any palate. Crafted with simple yet exquisite ingredients, these potato cakes exude an air of sophistication that will make them the star of any brunch, lunch, or dinner party. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create these extraordinary fancy pants potato cakes that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY POTATO CAKES



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These Cheesy Potato Cakes are to die for. The Creamy Dipping Sauce is a must. You definitely need to make it with the cakes!

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 medium red potatoes ((or 5 to 6 cups leftover mashed potatoes))
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 green onions (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup flour
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup sour cream
10 ounces Rotel tomatoes ((medium heat))
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon tabasco sauce

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POTATO CAKES RECIPE



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Potato Cakes recipe is the perfect use for leftover mashed potatoes. Mashed Potato Cakes have a buttery crispy crust with a creamy center and the flavor options are endless!

Provided by Julie Menghini

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups mashed potatoes
½ cup heavy cream (- can substitute with half and half, milk, yogurt or sour cream)
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup sliced green onions
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375F°
  • Combine all of the ingredients together and shape into patties approximately 3 inches round and 1/2 inches thick.
  • Place the patties on a greased baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POTATO AND ONION CAKES



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These plump little cakes -- grated potatoes with herbs, plus a red onion crown -- are baked in a muffin tin until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They can be served with broiled or grilled meats and are also delicious served with eggs for breakfast or brunch. So make some extras; you'll be glad there are leftovers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for tin
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 teaspoons packed dark-brown sugar
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus tops of 6 sprigs
1 small red onion, sliced into six 1/4-inch thick rounds
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter six cups of a large (6-cup capacity) muffin tin. Sprinkle each cup with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar; drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon each balsamic and red-wine vinegar. Add a rosemary top to each cup; cover with an onion slice. Set aside.
  • Using a mandoline, slice potatoes into matchsticks. In a medium bowl, toss potatoes with chopped rosemary and egg yolk; season with salt and pepper. Divide among cups; dot each with butter.
  • Bake until potatoes are tender and edges are browned, about 30 minutes. Run a thin knife around inside of cups to loosen; invert cakes, and serve.

CRISPY POTATO CAKE



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When grated and fried into a potato cake, super cheap potatoes take on an impressive and fancy look that every budget-minded cook can appreciate. A crispy, browned potato cake (often called a roesti potato cake) makes an excellent side dish to meat loaf or any saucy dish, and I especially love it paired with fried or poached eggs and a little salsa. Eggs and potatoes for dinner costs so little to make and tastes so comforting and indulgent at the end of a busy day.

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a nonstick 10-inch skillet. Once the butter is melted, sprinkle the grated potatoes into the pan in an even layer and, using a spatula, gently press them into the pan. Season with about half of the salt and pepper and let the potatoes cook without shaking or stirring the pan, until they're crisp and browned on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Slide the potato cake onto a large plate and invert it onto another plate. Slide the potato cake back into the pan, browned side up, and season the top with the remaining salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the underside is nicely browned and the potato cake is cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes longer.
  • Slide the potato cake onto a cutting board. Cut into wedges, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

CHEESY POTATO CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: russet potatoes, all-purpose flour, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, gruyère cheese, ham, fresh parsley

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 russet potatoes, medium
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups gruyère cheese, shredded
9 slices ham
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 2 grams

GOLDEN POTATO CAKE



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It's not about the potatoes-it's what you do to the potatoes. In this recipe, precook them until they're tender, then dispatch clarified butter (which is less likely to burn), heat, and time to help them become their best selves.

Provided by Ludo Lefebvre

Categories     Bon Appétit     Side     Christmas     Potato     Butter     New Year's Eve

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 tablespoons unsalted butter or 6 tablespoons ghee
2 pounds small russet potatoes, peeled, very thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground white or black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. If using unsalted butter, heat in a small saucepan over medium, skimming off white foam that rises to the surface, until butter is melted and milk solids have settled to the bottom of the pan. Spoon clear (clarified) butter into a small bowl. Discard milk solids.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. clarified butter (or ghee) in a medium skillet, preferably ovenproof nonstick or cast iron (you will need to cover it; use a baking sheet if you don't have a lid), over medium-high and add half of potatoes, tossing to separate slices and coat in butter. Cook, tossing often, until some of the slices are browned around the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with another 1 Tbsp. butter and remaining potatoes; transfer to same bowl. Let cool slightly.
  • Arrange some potato slices in an overlapping pattern in a single layer in bottom of skillet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with some of the remaining clarified butter. Repeat with remaining potatoes, building a layer at a time, seasoning with salt and pepper and drizzling with clarified butter as you go. When you are finished layering the potatoes, pour any remaining clarified butter over top and cover skillet.
  • Cook potatoes over low heat until barely tender, 10-15 minutes. Uncover skillet and transfer to oven. Bake until potatoes are very tender in the middle (if you have a cake tester, that's a good way to check, or use the tip of a paring knife) and browned and crisp around the edges, 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Slide a rubber spatula underneath potato cake to loosen, then invert onto a platter. Season with more salt.
  • Do Ahead
  • Potato cake can be made 3 hours ahead. Leave in skillet at room temperature. Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes before serving.

CRISPY POTATO CAKE



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter
6 large Idaho baker potatoes, peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh thyme
Creme fraiche or sour cream and salmon roe, optional, for serving

Steps:

  • Clarify the butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  • Shut off the heat and allow it to sit a minute on the stove. The milk solids should start to sink to the bottom. Slowly pour the butter into a bowl, keeping as much of the white milky liquid as possible in the saucepan. Discard the milk solids. These are prone to burning and by clarifying the butter, the potato cake will be less likely to overbrown. Keep the butter warm on the stove.
  • Prepare the potatoes: Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, cut the potatoes into thin 1/8-inch-thick slices. Transfer them to a bowl, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper, cover with all but 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and toss to coat.
  • Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the bottom of an 8-inch nonstick skillet and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides. Add the thyme and a pinch of salt. It will start to crackle a little. Cook until it is no longer crackling, about 5 minutes, then remove the thyme from the butter and let cool slightly, about 1 minute. Strip half of the thyme leaves from the stems into the bowl with the potatoes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Assemble: Remember that the bottom layer will be the top when you unmold this cake so it should be done with extra care. Beginning in the center of the skillet, layer the potatoes in an overlapping circle following the edge of the skillet. Continue with the remaining potatoes, switching the direction and adding some salt and add a few spoonfuls of the potato liquid in between each layer. Gently press down on the potatoes as you're layering to make sure they stick together and form a cake. Pour any remaining potato liquid on top.
  • Cook: Place the skillet on high heat and cook until the water starts to release itself from the potatoes and you can see the edges browning, 10 to 12 minutes. Place the skillet on a baking sheet, transfer the baking sheet to the oven and cook, undisturbed, for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully pour off any excess butter from the skillet into a bowl; save. Carefully line the hot baking sheet with parchment paper, then flip the skillet onto the sheet in one deft motion. Lift off the skillet and pour the reserved butter over the cake. Return the baking sheet to the oven to cook until the top of the cake is golden brown and crispy and the potatoes feel completely tender in the center when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve: Carefully transfer the cake to a cutting board, season with salt and cut into wedges like a pie. Serve with roe or creme fraiche if desired.

CRISPY POTATO CAKE



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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large russet or Idaho potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Using a mandolin or food processor, julienne the potatoes. Toss with salt and pepper.
  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add the potatoes and press with the back of a spatula to form an even layer. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the bottom is golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes, shaking the pan frequently so the potatoes don't stick and adding oil as needed.
  • Flip the potato cake, add more oil if necessary and cook until the other side is golden brown. Cool the cake briefly on a wire rack and cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 373 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use russet potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for potato cakes because they have a high starch content, which makes them hold together well.
  • Boil the potatoes: Boiling the potatoes until they are very soft will make them easier to mash and form into cakes.
  • Mash the potatoes thoroughly: The smoother the potato mixture, the more evenly the cakes will cook.
  • Add seasonings and mix-ins: Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and mix-ins to create your own unique potato cakes. Some popular options include garlic, onion, cheese, and bacon.
  • Shape the potato cakes: You can shape the potato cakes into any shape you like, but round or oval cakes are the most common.
  • Coat the potato cakes in breadcrumbs: Coating the potato cakes in breadcrumbs will help them to brown and crisp up in the pan.
  • Pan-fry the potato cakes: Pan-frying the potato cakes in a little bit of oil will give them a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
  • Serve the potato cakes hot: Potato cakes are best served hot, so they can be enjoyed immediately.

Conclusion:

Potato cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect potato cakes every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give potato cakes a try!

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