## Leek and Potato Cakes: A Savory Delight ##
If you're looking for a hearty, savory dish that's perfect for a quick meal or snack, look no further than leek and potato cakes. This versatile dish combines the earthy flavors of leeks and potatoes into a crispy, golden-brown treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
These easy-to-make cakes can be made with basic ingredients like leeks, potatoes, eggs, flour, and seasonings. Some recipes also include additional ingredients like cheese, bacon, or herbs for added flavor and texture. The leeks and potatoes are typically cooked until tender, then mashed or grated and mixed with the other ingredients to form a batter. The batter is then pan-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful interior.
Variations of leek and potato cakes can be found in many cuisines around the world, each with its own unique take on this classic dish. Some popular variations include Irish potato cakes, which are often served with a dollop of sour cream or apple sauce, and Spanish tortilla de patatas, a potato and egg omelet-like dish that is a staple in Spanish cuisine.
No matter how you choose to make them, leek and potato cakes are a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these savory treats!
LEEK AND POTATO CAKES
Easy and delicious leek and potato cakes.
Provided by picklebums
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 180 C and grease a muffin pan well.
- Use the food processor or finely chops the leek, herbs and garlic.
- Grate the potatoes and combine with the leek and herbs in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs and cheese and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin pan, filling each space half to 3/4 full.
- Bake in a moderate oven for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
LEEK AND POTATO CAKE
Steps:
- For the dough: Add the flour, butter and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Run the machine at its slowest setting for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the yolk, and as the butter starts breaking into the dough, you will notice that your mix will start looking like coarse crumbs. As time goes by, the crumbs will become smaller and smaller until the dough will start forming. This is the only tricky part: in case the dough is not forming right (it's usually because of a small egg yolk), slowly add the cold water, not all at once, just the right amount for the dough to come alive and start detaching from the sides of the bowl. Remove the dough from the mixer, form it into a disc and put it to rest, covered in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Butter an 11-inch tart pan.
- For the filling: In a pot of boiling water, cook the potatoes half way, for about 15 minutes, then remove from the hot water and set aside to cool off. Once cool, slice into thin slices.
- In a medium pan, saute the leeks and shallots over medium heat in the oil and butter until soft and just golden, about 7 minutes. (Or saute the leeks and shallots with the guanciale.) Let cool.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, Parmesan and some salt and pepper. Add the leeks and shallots to the egg mixture and stir well with a fork until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Dust some flour on a flat surface. Lightly dust your wood rolling pin and start working the dough. Do not press too hard, give the dough some time to respond to the pin and start softening up. Flip it a couple of times, dust it with flour, and mostly importantly do not guess the size. Keep the buttered pan close and prop it on top of the dough from time to time. Keep in mind that you will have to roll the dough a bit wider, as the pan has edges that need to be completely covered. Place the dough into the tart pan and, using a fork, poke holes into it to prevent swelling during the cooking process.
- Pour the egg mixture slowly into the dough, using a spoon to make sure you create an even layer. Get creative and place the sliced potatoes very gently on top of the egg mixture, creating a pleasant concentric pattern. Sprinkle the top of the cake with freshly grated Parmesan, 3 or 4 small tabs of butter and some ground pepper. Place the pan on a sheet tray.
- Cook in the oven for about 45 minutes, but make sure you check the cake after the first half hour, turn it around once or twice, and keep an eye on its color, which is the best indicator. The cake will be ready when the crust looks golden and the butter and cheese on top have become crisp and irresistible! When ready, let your new creation rest and settle for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and serve warm. Buon Appetito!
LEEK AND POTATO CAKES
Make and share this Leek and Potato Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 12 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes.
- Meanwhile, slice the leeks thinly and make sure you wash off any dirt from in between the layers.
- Melt the butter in a shallow pan and cook the leeks over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft, about 20 minutes.
- Bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan and then take off the heat.
- When the potatoes are tender, drain and mash, pouring in the warm milk as you go.
- Stop adding milk when the consistency is thick enough to make into patties. You don't want a sloppy mash.
- Stir in the leeks, season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
- Shape into rough patties.
- Warm oil in a shallow pan and slide in the patties.
- Let them take on a golden colour, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Like out and drain on kitchen paper.
LEEK AND POTATO CASSEROLE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an oval baking dish. Drain the leeks and rinse.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and thyme, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the leeks are softened and golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Peel and slice the potatoes into very thin rounds. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer half of the potatoes in the buttered dish, then layer half of the cooked leeks over the potatoes. Repeat the layers.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add the cream cheese, cream, chicken stock and garlic. Stir together, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Sprinkle with the paprika and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes so the cheese melts. Pour the cream mixture over the leeks and potatoes and top with the grated cheese.
- Cover with foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking until the cheese is bubbly and golden, 15 to 20 minutes more. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
POTATO CAKES WITH LEEK AND CARROT
Categories Potato Side Vegetarian Leek Carrot Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wrap grated potatoes in several layers of paper towels and squeeze dry. Place potatoes in large bowl. Add leek and carrot and toss to combine. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of 2 heavy medium skillets over medium-low heat. Add half of vegetable mixture (about 2 cups) to each skillet. Using metal spatula, flatten vegetables in each skillet to 7- to 8-inch-diameter cake. Cover skillets and cook cakes until crisp and brown at edges, about 12 minutes. Turn cakes over. Cook uncovered until vegetables are cooked through and cakes are crisp and brown on bottom, about 5 minutes longer. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Transfer to baking sheet and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 375°F oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.) Transfer cakes to plates. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
POTATO LEEK GRATIN
Layer thinly sliced potatoes in a gratin dish, and then take your time sautéing the leeks, letting them turn a little golden and crisp around the edges, which brings out their sweetness. Add the leeks to the potatoes, and using the same pan in which you cooked the leeks, scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan with a mix of cream, garlic, thyme and nutmeg, pouring that over the potatoes and leeks.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 2-quart gratin dish. Wash the leeks to remove any grit and slice thinly crosswise.
- Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the potatoes into rounds, 1/8-inch thick. Toss with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Layer the rounds in the gratin dish.
- Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, remaining salt and pepper, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until leeks are tender and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard thyme and scatter the leeks over the potatoes.
- Add cream, garlic and bay leaf to the skillet, scraping up browned bits of leeks from the bottom of the pan. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in nutmeg.
- Pour the cream over the leeks and potatoes and top with the Gruyère. Cover with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 40 minutes, uncover and bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEEK AND POTATO PIE
Indulge your loved ones with this cheesy, creamy and comforting leek and potato pie. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and goes well with sausages
Provided by John Bourne
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the potato slices for 3 mins. Drain and allow to cool.
- Butter a shallow ovenproof dish and spread over the garlic. Layer the potatoes, leeks and cheese, season well, then pour over the cream. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hr.
- Remove the foil and continue cooking for 20 mins or until the top is browned and the potatoes are cooked through. Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 48 grams fat, SaturatedFat 30 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
POTATO & LEEK CAKES WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Chez_Alexander
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. To prepare sauce, combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, stirring well. Cover and chill. 2. To prepare cakes, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Place leek in a large bowl. Wipe pan with paper towels. 3. Place potato in a sieve; gently squeeze potato to remove excess moisture. Add potato, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and eggs to leek in bowl; stir well. Return pan to medium-high heat. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Divide potato mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Add 8 patties to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining 8 patties. Serve with sauce.
LEEK POTATO PANCAKES
I received this recipe from my great-grandmother. She brought this over from England, where they enjoyed leeks immensely during the fall and winter. -Suzanne Kesel, Cohocton, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potato quarters in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or tender, adding leeks during the last 3 minutes. Drain. , Transfer potato quarters to a large bowl; mash with eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh leeks. Trim off the dark green tops and the root end. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
- To enhance the flavor of the potato cakes, use a combination of Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes are creamy and flavorful, while Russet potatoes provide a starchy texture that helps to bind the cakes together.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the potatoes and leeks by hand. Be sure to grate them finely so that they will blend together well.
- Be careful not to overmix the potato mixture. Overmixing will make the cakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- When shaping the potato cakes, use a lightly oiled spoon or your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking. Form the cakes into 1 1/2-inch patties.
- Cook the potato cakes in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the cakes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the potato cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces include sour cream, ketchup, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Leek and potato cakes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. With their crispy exterior and creamy interior, these cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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