Best 4 Loaded Potato Cakes Recipes
Indulge in the delectable Loaded Potato Cakes, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. These crispy-on-the-outside-fluffy-on-the-inside potato cakes are bursting with a medley of savory ingredients. Loaded with the goodness of cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, and a secret ingredient that adds an irresistible tang - sour cream - these potato cakes promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Served with a creamy and tangy special sauce, these Loaded Potato Cakes are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. Dive into this delightful recipe and experience a culinary journey like no other. Additionally, the article presents a collection of variations on this classic dish. From the Cheesy Potato Cakes with a gooey mozzarella center to the Crispy Potato Cakes with a crunchy parmesan crust, you'll find a myriad of options to satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES
Mashed potato cakes have been a staple in my southern family all throughout my childhood. I came up with this recipe when trying to put a new spin on an old favorite.
Provided by Teach09
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in skillet; crumble bacon.
- Melt butter in bacon grease over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables and bacon to large bowl; stir in mashed potatoes, American cheese, flour, egg, mustard, black pepper, and hot sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of mashed potato mixture, flattening slightly, and fry patties until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 428.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES #5FIX
5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. Crispy on the outside, smooth and flavorful on the inside, this unusual side dish will wow your family with the flavors of loaded baked potatoes!
Provided by Ronna F
Categories Mashed Potatoes
Time 15m
Yield 8 cakes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, egg, cheese and bacon. Shape mixture into 8 patties. Roll in bread crumbs.
- Place on broiler pan. Broil for 10 minutes or until delicately browned.
FULLY LOADED POTATO SKIN CAKES
Ohhh.. loaded potato skins in a cake..and make ahead to if you want! If making ahead warm in a 375 degree oven for 10 mins. Addictive. Use a waxy potato if you cant get yukon gold/yellow flesh
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crispy, drain and set aside.
- place potatoes and garlic into a pot of water, bring to a boil. Boil about 20 minutes until tender. Drain, return to the pot and mash together. Let cool slightly.
- Add cheese to potatoes, mash more to combine. Crumble bacon and stir into potatoes.
- Add green onions and pepper, egg and flour. stir until smooth and thick.
- Dust hands lightly with flour and using 1/2 c each form into patties 1/2 inch thick and 2 inches wide.
- Heat some oil in a non stick pan (i use just a tad of cooking spray) and fry patties in bunches, about 3 mins per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.
LOADED MASHED POTATO CAKES
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skilled over medium heat turning as needed to cook evenly on both sides. Remove from pan and let cool on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble bacon and set aside. Leave 1/2 the bacon grease in pan and set other 1/2 aside for use later. Add diced onions to bacon grease.and cook until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Once cooked scoop out onions and garlic into a medium sized bowl. Set skillet aside for use again later. Add mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, egg, mustard and black pepper to onions. Mix well. Place skillet back on medium heat and add 1/2 remaining bacon grease. Scoop out a golf ball sized hunk of dough and smash between hands to form a pancake, around 1/4 inch thick. Place pancakes into grease and fry until golden on each side, approximately 5 minutes on each side (depending on how hot your stove is). Add remaining bacon grease as needed. If you run out, use butter. Serve hot or room temperature with sour cream, green onions and remaining bacon crumbles!
Tips:
- For a crispy exterior, make sure to press the potato mixture firmly into the patties and cook them over medium-high heat.
- To ensure the potato cakes are cooked evenly, flatten them with a spatula while cooking.
- Feel free to customize the fillings to your liking. Some popular variations include using different types of cheese, vegetables, or meat.
- Serve the potato cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, sour cream, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
These loaded potato cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. With their crispy exterior, fluffy interior, and flavorful fillings, these potato cakes are a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty recipe, give these loaded potato cakes a try – you won't be disappointed!
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