RED FLANNEL HASH CAKES

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Inspired by a classic, these individual red flannel cakes blur the line between hash and hash browns; the crisped patties of sugary beets, Yukon gold potatoes, and smoked bacon aren't complete without a dollop of cool, tangy sour cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes about 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound medium red beets (2 to 3 beets), greens reserved for another use
7 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed for frying
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
7 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 large leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons, rinsed well
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place beets on a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt; season with pepper. Fold foil and seal to form a packet. Place packet in oven, and roast until beets are tender, about 1 hour. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel beets with a paring knife or a vegetable peeler; cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 2 cups).
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook, stirring often, 4 minutes. Add leek, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beets and thyme, and cook 1 minute more. Transfer beet mixture to a large bowl, reserving skillet.
  • Peel potatoes, and grate on the large holes of a box grater. Add potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt to the beet mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches of 4 and adding more oil if needed, drop 1/4 cup potato mixture into skillet. Gently flatten hash cakes with a spatula. Cook, flipping once, until cakes are just beginning to crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels as you work, and keep warm in a 200 degree-oven if desired. Serve with sour cream.

Claudi Corriolan
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This recipe was a hit at my last brunch party. Everyone raved about the flavor and texture of the hash cakes. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Mohammed bello Mohammed
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Meh.


esther thole
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I've tried many red flannel hash recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of the sweet and savory ingredients is perfect, and the texture is just right. I highly recommend this recipe!


michael jenkins
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Easy to make and very tasty!


Gulam Fareed Sabir
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The hash cakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.