Attention all potato lovers: get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Golden Potato Cake recipe! This savory dish combines the goodness of mashed potatoes, cheese, and vegetables, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Its golden-brown crust and fluffy interior make it an irresistible treat, perfect for any occasion.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the steps of crafting this delightful dish with detailed instructions and helpful tips. We'll also introduce you to variations of the classic recipe, including a vegetarian version and a one-pot wonder that combines convenience and flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to impress your loved ones, this Golden Potato Cake recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!
GOLDEN POTATO CAKE
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
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.
GOLDEN POTATO CAKE
Sliced potatoes are fried in clarified butter until golden brown, then layered and baked to perfection. From Bon Appetit, Dec. 2016
Provided by Annae
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. 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.
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, use a heavy-bottomed pan and make sure the oil is hot before adding the potatoes.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the potatoes. Otherwise, they will not cook evenly.
- Use a combination of russet and Yukon Gold potatoes for a fluffy and flavorful cake.
- Be sure to season the potatoes well with salt and pepper before cooking.
- For a vegetarian version of the cake, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Serve the cake with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
This golden potato cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust, fluffy interior, and flavorful filling, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to serve potatoes, give this recipe a try!
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