Indulge in the delightful world of potato cakes, where crispy exteriors meet fluffy interiors, offering a symphony of flavors and textures. These versatile patties, known by various names like potato pancakes, latkes, and hash browns, are a culinary delight enjoyed across cultures. Whether served as a hearty breakfast, a savory appetizer, or an irresistible side dish, potato cakes promise a satisfying experience with every bite.
From classic recipes that showcase the simplicity of mashed potatoes to innovative creations infused with herbs, cheese, and vegetables, this article presents a diverse collection of potato cake recipes catering to every palate. Discover the art of crafting perfect potato pancakes, with tips on achieving the ideal balance of crispiness and tenderness. Explore unique variations like sweet potato cakes, adding a touch of natural sweetness to the mix. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, there's a delightful recipe using almond flour to create a delectable alternative.
With step-by-step instructions, helpful cooking tips, and mouthwatering images, this article guides you through the process of creating these golden-brown delights. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find everything you need to make potato cakes that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove or griddle, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the humble potato in its most delicious form.
FRIED MASHED POTATO CAKES
Fried mashed potato patties. Yummy!
Provided by Vinniemama
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and salt together in a bowl.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Drop large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the frying pan. Flatten into a patties as you flip; cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per cake. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 214.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
SHREDDED POTATO CAKES
Preparing traditional potato pancakes can be a time-consuming process...so you'll really relish this recipe. By using frozen hash browns, these "spudtacular" hot-off-the-griddle pancakes are ready in a hurry!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place hash browns in a strainer and rinse with cold water until thawed. Drain thoroughly; transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, parsley, milk, eggs, flour and salt; mix well. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1/4 in. of oil. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
MASHED POTATO CAKES
My mother often made this recipe and probably grew up with it in the Appalachian area of Tennessee. She usually served it on Monday, making use of leftover mashed potatoes from Sunday dinner. We used to eat this topped with brown gravy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, lightly beat one egg. Add the onion, potatoes, flour, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce if desired. , Shape into four to six patties; place on a greased baking sheet. Lightly beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush over potato cakes. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 247mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CRISPY MASHED POTATO CAKES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and dice potatoes and add to a large pot. Cover with water and salt the water. Bring to boil over medium heat, and cook until tender. Drain the potatoes and return to hot pot to dry. Transfer potatoes to a bowl. Soften cream cheese in a microwavable bowl and microwave the cream cheese for 20 seconds on high. Add to the potatoes along with sour cream, scallions, zest, egg, salt and pepper, to taste. Mash potatoes to combine mixture.
- Heat the oil and butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop 2-inch mounds of potatoes into skillet and gently press down to flatten a bit. Crisp potatoes until deeply golden on each side, about 7 to 8 minutes total. Mixture makes 8 golden cakes.
FISH AND POTATO CAKES
Make and share this Fish and Potato Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KylieLexis Mommy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6 patties, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together except for the breadcrumbs.
- Shape the mixture into 6 patties.
- Press each side of the patty into the breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
QUICK MASHED POTATO CAKES
What a great way to use up any remaining mashed potatoes! These light cakes cook up golden brown and have a wonderful butter-and-onion flavor. Kids and adults alike will love our Test Kitchen's spin on a classic!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a large nonstick skillet coated with butter-flavored cooking spray, melt butter over medium heat. , Drop potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; press lightly to flatten. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
POTATO'N SALMON CAKES
Quick easy recipe to make after a hard day's work. For the mashed potatoes use plain cooked potatoes mashed with no added ingredients. Just cook extra potatoes the night before and take out what you will need for this recipe. If you want a little spice add 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes I like a bit of Tartar sauce and a green salad along side or a couple of steamed vegetables. Great summer dish. This recipe goes a long way from one small can of salmon. I would like to stress use leftover cooked potatoes not left over mashed potatoes that already have got a lot of extra ingredients in them!
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients except the bread crumbs, stir well.
- Form into 6 cakes.
- Coat with crumbs.
- Fry until nicely browned on the outside and heated through, apprx 5 minutes each side Serve.
KILLER CRAB AND POTATO CAKES
Make and share this Killer Crab and Potato Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crab
Time 38m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, until tender; drain, then scatter potatoes across a large, flat surface to cool and dry for 5 minutes; then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Make a paste with the garlic and salt; add it to the potatoes along with the parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Add crab and Old Bay seasoning to potatoes; combine the mixture gently.
- Form 4 super-size 4-5 inch killer crab cakes.
- Place the bread crumbs on a plate; coat the crab cakes on both sides with crumbs to set them.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium to med-high heat; add the cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until deeply golden; serve immediately.
CRISPY MASHED POTATO CAKES
I love finding ways to use holiday leftovers. These potato cakes use the mashed potatoes, stuffing and breadcrumbs. To go all out, add meat and cheese. -Jeri Psikal, Norman, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix potatoes, baking mix, stuffing and eggs until blended. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix onions and bread crumbs. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of the potato mixture into 3/4-in.-thick patties. Dip patties in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
POTATO-CRAB CAKES WITH LIME BUTTER
Very special, easy and absolutely delectable, these golden brown patties boast a citrusy lime butter topping-and loads of flavor. Emory Doty - Jasper, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the crab. Shape into 12 patties., In a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining bread crumbs. Coat patties with crumb mixture., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°., Fry crab cakes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine the butter, lime juice and zest. Serve with crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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
SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATO CAKES WITH CHAYOTE SLAW AND CHIPOTLE SAUCE
Categories Garlic Onion Shellfish Appetizer Bake Sauté Shrimp Hot Pepper Sweet Potato/Yam Winter Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce potatoes all over with fork. Place on baking sheet. Toss garlic with 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl. Enclose garlic in foil; place on baking sheet with potatoes. Bake until potatoes and garlic are tender, about 30 minutes for garlic and 1 hour 15 minutes for potatoes. Cool garlic and potatoes slightly. Remove peel from garlic. Remove skins from potatoes. Combine potatoes and garlic in bowl. Mash until smooth.
- Add shrimp, cilantro, panko, chili, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix. Stir to blend well. Season with salt. Form mixture into six 3-inch-diameter patties.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat cakes in flour. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cakes in batches until brown, adding more oil if necessary, about 2 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Spoon Chayote Slaw in center of plates. Place 1 cake on each plate. Spoon Chipotle Tartar Sauce atop cakes; serve.
- *Available in Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
- **A fresh green chili, often called a pasilla, available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
SHRIMP AND POTATO CAKES
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lemon aioli or Thousand Island dressing, for serving
- Peel and grate the potatoes into a large bowl. Add all the other ingredients, except the flour and oil, and combine well. Cook's Note: be careful when you add the blackening spice, if you like more or less, adjust accordingly. Refrigerate for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Remove from refrigerator and slowly add the flour, mixing well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add tablespoons of the potato mixture to the hot oil, gently pressing down to form cakes. Cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Continue this method until all the potato mixture is used.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot. Serve with lemon aioli or Thousand Island dressing on the side.
SWEET POTATO SALMON CAKES
Very easy. These freeze well. Enjoy!
Provided by sherry
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir egg, melted butter, ginger, salt, turmeric, and coriander together in a small bowl.
- Flake salmon into a wide bowl. Mix in sweet potato. Stir in egg mixture. Add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition. Add 1 extra tablespoon flour if mixture is still too wet. Form into 6 patties.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in the hot skillet until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1145.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
POTATO CAKES WITH SMOKED SALMON
I've done many versions of potato pancakes, in my life, but this has got to be the easiest. I think I shocked myself by making it with smash/potato flakes (this is the correct terminology for instant mashed potato granules), but there's always got to be a first time. And they taste wonderful, so there is no need to feel bad. But if having an ingredient like this in your store or cupboard makes you feel too trailer-trash for words, then go to some expensive health store and buy a packet of organic potato flakes instead. I do understand. I have to tell you that if you make these with 1 cup potato flakes and no flour or baking powder, you have the most stodgily fabulous squat little cakes to eat with a proper fried breakfast. These are mighty good for soaking up excess, though delicious, fats and juices though a more elegant version is required here. Serve them around at cocktail parties or lay out the component parts, adding a little bowl of creme fraiche, sour cream or smetana, on the table for an appetizer.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield makes 30
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a batter jug, whisk the eggs, milk, finely sliced spring onions/scallions and olive oil together.
- Stir in the smash/potato flakes, flour and baking powder and then finally the lemon juice.
- Heat a flat griddle, and drop tablespoon sized dollops of the mixture onto the hot griddle.
- Cook for about 30 seconds a side or until golden brown and firm enough at the sides to flip.
- Once you have made the pancakes, and they've cooled a little, tear off tiny strips of smoked salmon and arrange the small slices on each pancake.
- Decorate each salmon topped pancake with a tiny feather of dill.
MASHED POTATO AND KALE CAKES
This recipe is based on traditional bubble and squeak, a British dish which is traditionally made by pan-frying leftover mashed potatoes and cooked cabbage. Try our version with eggs at breakfast or roast chicken at dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring potatoes to a boil in salted water over high, then reduce to a rapid simmer. Add leek and kale and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
- In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. With a fork, mash potato mixture until a few lumps remain. With your hands, form into 12 patties.
- Pour off fat from skillet and wipe clean; add butter and melt over medium. In batches, cook cakes until golden on both sides, about 6 minutes, flipping once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g
POTATO AND CHICKEN HASH CAKES
This recipe was created with flexibility in mind and is a great way to use up leftover ingredients.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grate potatoes, squeezing hard to remove liquid. Stir in chicken, onion, salt, pepper, flour, and some chopped herbs if you like. Stir in egg. Form into patties, squeezing out liquid as you go. Heat a coating of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until golden and cooked through, 3 minutes per side.
SWEET POTATO CHILI CAKES WITH CILANTRO LIME SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, jalapeno, flour, baking powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
- In a small bowl lightly beat the milk and egg until well mixed. Add to the sweet potato mixture, stirring, until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover bottom of skillet. Drop the sweet potato mixture, by rounded teaspoonfuls, into the hot oil. Press lightly to flatten the mixture to the size of a half dollar. Cook until the cakes are golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the cakes to a serving platter. Top each cake with a small amount of Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
GARLIC AND ROSEMARY STEAK WITH POTATO-ONION CAKES
Steps:
- For steak:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in glass baking dish. Add steak and turn to coat. Season generously with pepper. Cover and refrigerate steak overnight, turning occasionally.
- For peppers and onions:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté 4 minutes. Add peppers and sauté until beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Add marjoram and dried red pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Bring steak to room temperature. Preheat broiler 5 minutes. Remove steak from marinade; pat dry. Transfer marinade to heavy small saucepan. Broil steak to desired degree of doneness, about 10 minutes per side for rare (meat thermometer will register 125°F. for rare). Transfer to platter. Let stand 10 minutes
- Meanwhile, reheat bell peppers and onions in skillet. Bring marinade to boil.
- Thinly slice steak across grain. Arrange on platter. Surround with Potato-Onion Cakes, peppers and onions. Serve, passing marinade separately.
POTATO SQUASH CAKES
A very quick and easy side dish made from yesterday's left-over mashed potatoes. These also can be made from grating potatoes if you do not have any left-over.
Provided by Ann Batson
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, squash, onion, egg, flour, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. If the batter is too thin, add more flour; if too thick, add milk. Form batter into 3-inch patties.
- Cover the bottom of a large skillet with just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan, and heat over medium-high heat. Place patties in hot oil, and cook until golden brown on each side; drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 78.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use russet potatoes. They have a high starch content, which helps the potato cakes bind together.
- Be sure to grate the potatoes finely. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overmix the potato mixture. Overmixing will make the potato cakes tough.
- If the potato mixture is too wet, add more bread crumbs or flour. If it's too dry, add more milk or eggs.
- Heat the oil over medium heat before adding the potato cakes. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the potato cakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or salsa.
Conclusion:
Potato cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect potato cakes every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give potato cakes a try!
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