Best 6 Potato Cakes With Pancetta And Melted Cheese Recipes

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Potato cakes are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with mashed potatoes, flour, and eggs, and can be fried, baked, or grilled. In this article, we'll share two delicious recipes for potato cakes: one with pancetta and melted cheese, and the other with smoked salmon and crème fraîche.

The potato cakes with pancetta and melted cheese are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The pancetta adds a salty and smoky flavor to the potato cakes, while the melted cheese provides a gooey and rich texture. The potato cakes with smoked salmon and crème fraîche are a lighter and more elegant dish that is perfect for a summer brunch. The smoked salmon adds a delicate and briny flavor to the potato cakes, while the crème fraîche provides a tangy and creamy sauce.

Both of these potato cake recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. For example, you can use different types of cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan, in the pancetta and melted cheese potato cakes. You can also add other ingredients to the potato cakes, such as chopped vegetables, herbs, or spices. The possibilities are endless!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO PANCETTA FRITTATA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces pancetta, medium diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, 1/2-inch-diced (4 potatoes)
8 extra-large eggs
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3/4 pound Gruyere cheese, grated
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium (10-inch) oven-proof omelet pan over medium-low heat, cook the pancetta in the olive oil for 5 to 10 minutes, until browned. Remove the pancetta from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the pan (don't wipe it out). Add the potatoes and fry them for 6 to 8 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned, turning occasionally. Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in a small dish in the microwave.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the ricotta, Gruyere, melted butter, and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper and stir into the egg mixture. Add the basil.
  • Put the pancetta back into the pan with the potatoes and pour in the egg mixture. Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, until the frittata is browned and puffed and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Serve hot.

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

POTATO CAKES WITH PANCETTA AND MELTED CHEESE



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This recipe comes from a Nigel Slater book. It makes enough for 3 as a light lunch. Use thinly sliced pancetta and leftover cold boiled potatoes. You don't have to use gruyere cheese you can use any easy melting cheese you fancy.

Provided by Jan-Luvs2Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

100 g pancetta
850 g boiled potatoes
25 g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
100 g gruyere cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Use thinly sliced pancetta or you could use streaky bacon I suppose - I'm sure it would be just as nice.
  • Slice the cheese into thinnish slices.
  • Grate the cold potatoes using the coarse side of the grater.
  • Using a large non stick frying pan (Large - so you can use it to fry the potato cakes afterwards).
  • Fry the slices of pancetta until the fat turns golden. Then remove and set to one side.
  • Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Shape with your hands into flat patties - you should have enough to make about six.
  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in the pan. When the butter starts to fizz, using a slotted metal slice, slide three of the potato cakes inches Be careful as you do that they don't spit.
  • Cook over a moderate heat until they are golden underneath.
  • Now carefully, so they don't break, turn them over. If they do break don't fuss just shape them best you can and carry on - they'll taste just as good.
  • Cook until both sides are golden.
  • Take them out and keep warm while you repeat with the remaining cakes.
  • Return the cooked cakes to the pan.
  • Divide the cooked pancetta between the cakes and lay the cheese on top.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook for a couple of minutes, until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve immediately.

BAKED MASHED POTATOES, WITH PANCETTA, PARMESAN CHEESE, AND BREADCRUMBS



Baked Mashed Potatoes, with Pancetta, Parmesan Cheese, and Breadcrumbs image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 stick butter, melted plus 1 tablespoon at room temp
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided use
8 oz pancetta, diced, cooked and drained of excess oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 chopped fresh flat leaf Italian parsley
2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish with the 1 tablespoon of room temp butter and set aside.
  • Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; return the potatoes to the same pot and mash well with a potato masher. Mix in the melted butter and milk. Mix in the mozzarella, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan and pancetta. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and add in parsley. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Stir the bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mashed potatoes. Recipe can be prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead of time; cover and chill.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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

POTATO CAKE



Potato Cake image

Potato cakes are great for breakfast. Mashed potato cakes with a cheese surprise in the middle.

Provided by Dave Silsby

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Potatoes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste
1 pinch garlic salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixing bowl combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt (if needed) and garlic salt. Mix well.
  • Melt butter in a large frying pan over a low heat. Drop pancake-size (4 inch circles) lumps of mashed potatoes into the frying pan. Pat to flatten to 1/2 to 1 inch thickness. Sprinkle some cheddar cheese onto the mashed potato cake. Spoon more potato mixture over the cheese. Flip the potato cake over when the bottom is browned (about 10 minutes). Brown the other side (about 10 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 171.8 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1226.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the potato cakes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, use a combination of mashed and grated potatoes.
  • Pancetta adds a delicious salty and smoky flavor to the potato cakes. If you don't have pancetta, you can substitute bacon or ham.
  • Use a good quality melting cheese that will melt smoothly and evenly. Mozzarella, cheddar, and Gruyère are all good choices.
  • Serve the potato cakes immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and crispy. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

These potato cakes with pancetta and melted cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal parties. With their crispy exterior, fluffy interior, and flavorful fillings, these potato cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying potato dish, give these potato cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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