Best 6 Cheesy Potato Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of crispy, cheesy potato cakes, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with every bite. These savory treats are crafted with a blend of shredded potatoes, melty cheese, and a medley of herbs and spices, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer classic potato cakes with a golden-brown exterior or crave something more adventurous like our bacon-cheddar variation, this article has a recipe to suit every palate. Discover the secrets to creating perfect potato cakes, from selecting the right potatoes to achieving the ideal balance of seasonings. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be whipping up these crowd-pleasing appetizers or side dishes like a pro in no time. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these cheesy potato delights.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED POTATO CAKES



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These potato cakes are great with any meal or as a snack. Simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Kids of ALL ages love 'em.

Provided by DaMonkey

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 onion, diced
1 egg
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until batter consistency.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 627.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

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

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

CHEESY POTATO PANCAKES



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Delicious and cheesy, these potato pancakes are a huge hit with my 3 boys! Great as a side dish or for snacking! These travel well wrapped in foil for the lunch box. Can be served plain or with ranch dressing as a dip.

Provided by Charlene Luzum

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup real bacon bits
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup corn oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix together potatoes, eggs, and milk in a large bowl.
  • Stir flour, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion salt, baking powder, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture using a fork.
  • Heat corn oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture into per patty into skillet. Cook patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Drain cooked pancakes on paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY POTATO BAKE



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These baked cheesy potatoes satisfy even hearty appetites. It's easy to fix since there's no need to peel the potatoes. The mild, comforting flavor goes nicely with any meat-I especially like it with meat loaf. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large unpeeled baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the potatoes and place in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small skillet, melt butter; stir in the onion, salt, thyme and pepper until onion is coated with butter. , Spoon over potatoes. Cover and bake at 425° for 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPRING ONION AND CHEESE POTATO CAKE, TWO WAYS



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This potato cake is a great recipe to build on when seeking to feed a hungry crowd resourcefully, pulling whatever cheese, vegetables or spices might need using up. Here, I've included two variations, one using frozen peas and thyme, and the other using jarred peppers and harissa. You can get as thrifty as you like by making use of what you have: frozen spinach instead of the peas, for example, or some shredded mozzarella to replace the Parmesan. The recipe is yours: Make what you want of it! Serve this potato cake warm with crème fraîche, a squeeze of lemon and a side salad, if you like.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, vegetables, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 large red bliss potatoes (about 2 3/4 pounds/1 1/4 kilograms), scrubbed clean
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons/150 milliliters olive oil
16 spring onions or 2 large bunches scallions (about 7 ounces/200 grams), trimmed and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2/3 cup/160 milliliters heavy cream
3 large eggs plus 1 yolk, beaten
3 ounces/85 grams Parmesan, finely grated
3 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon or 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
5 ounces/140 grams mature Cheddar, roughly grated
7 ounces/200 grams feta (preferably Greek), roughly crumbled
1 cup/200 grams frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a few extra sprigs to garnish
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry and roughly chopped (about 8 ounces/250 grams)
1/2 cup/20 grams roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
3 tablespoons harissa paste or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot and top with enough water to cover by about 1 1/2 inches/4 centimeters. Bring to a boil over medium-high, then lower the heat to medium, cover with a lid and cook until easily pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Once cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes (saving the skins for another use), and transfer them to a large bowl.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, add half the olive oil to a large (12-inch/30-centimeter) cast-iron skillet or an ovenproof skillet that is at least about 3 inches/8 centimeters deep. Heat over medium. Once hot, add the spring onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly colored, about 6 minutes. If making with peas, add the peas and thyme; if making with peppers, add the peppers, cilantro and harissa. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and plenty of pepper, stir to combine and set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit/230 degrees Celsius (non-fan).
  • Add the cream, eggs and yolk, Parmesan, preserved lemon, turmeric, half the Cheddar and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the potatoes in the large bowl. Use a potato masher to break everything down to a rough mash that is still a bit lumpy. Add the feta and the spring onion mixture and fold everything together.
  • Wipe the skillet clean, add the remaining olive oil, then transfer the skillet to the oven for about 5 minutes to heat up. Remove from the oven and carefully add the potato mix. Level the top, sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar and a few sprigs of thyme, if using, in the center and return to the oven.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/205 degrees Celsius and bake the cake until golden and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up before serving. Sprinkle with the extra cilantro, and serve warm, spooned directly from the pan.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of russet and Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
  • Be sure to grate the potatoes finely so that they cook evenly.
  • Season the potatoes well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Add a generous amount of cheese to the potato cakes for a gooey, cheesy center.
  • Pan-fry the potato cakes over medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Serve the potato cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Cheesy potato cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. With their crispy exterior and gooey, cheesy center, these potato cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to serve potatoes, give these cheesy potato cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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